BRINE BBQ
1120 BAYVIEW AVE, Panama City FL 32401
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
2 live small flying insects found in kitchen area
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024009345 | Oct 31, 2023 | May 9, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed strawberries in reach in cooler interior the kitchen area. Operator appropriately stored the eggs at the time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels at the time of inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed fryers outside. Stove moved to back room with refrigerators.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
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2 live small flying insects found in kitchen area
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad in upright reach in cooler 46F, per operator less than 1 hour. Manager place potato salad in colder unit at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stores in front of hand wash sink. Employee moved items during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed fryers outside. Stove moved to back room with refrigerators.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided soap at time of inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Food stored outside. Fryers with fry oil stored outside.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front and back doors open at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to restaurant.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Observed mop sink outside back door. No plumbing connected.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Observed mop sink outside back door. No plumbing connected.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cole slaw. Employee moved eggs to booth of different cooler.
Curtains between kitchen and front counter not easily cleanable nor non-absorbent.
Observed mop sink outside back door. No plumbing connected.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door and back doors not self closing.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification for owner/manager Yasmine Knighten.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification for owner/manager Yasmine Knighten.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over deviled eggs, heavy cream, potato salad. Employee moved eggs to bottom.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on 10-28-23 not date marked by 10-31-23. Employee marked milk at time of inspection.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee that washes dishes unaware of sanitizing requirements. Educated employee on proper ware washing and guided employee with setting up a sanitizer sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification for owner/manager Yasmine Knighten.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front and back doors to establishment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low reach in on cook line.
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