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BOON DOCKS RESTAURANT

14854 BAY VIEW CIR, Panama City Bch FL 32413 · 850-230-0005

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats125
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1304603
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored by oil and vinegar. Manager moved at time of inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pasta cooling while covered, per employee pasta began approximately 12:00pm, 69F at 2:15, down to 68F at 2:45. Manager had pasta uncovered and spread thinly to cool.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No current manager certification for Hillary Head.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on fryers and fry station cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in prep room in recharge zone. Fire protection service switched out extinguisher during inspection.
/45-02-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at bar. Vacuum breaker placed on faucet at time of inspection.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on fry breading station upright reach in handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walkin cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on fryers and fry station freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator had employee clean interior lid of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Sliced tomatoes ambient cooling in upright cooler not covered. Operator covered tomatoes with plastic food wrap.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys sitting in food prep area. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked while still wet. Manager put cups back in dish area n
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan with build up of dust in dish area. Manager asked dishwasher to take down and clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glasses stacked while still wet. Manager took glasses to dish area to be washed again.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stored food not covered. Observed tea urns not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth on top of open top unit. Employee added to sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris and ice machine interior with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.