CAHALLS DELI
416 W 23, Panama City FL 32405
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
DEC 24
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APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23. Renewal paid at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishmachine in warewashing area testing 0ppm after multiple attempts.
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishmachine in warewashing area testing 0ppm after multiple attempts.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the following locations: left sandwich maketable - sliced tomatoes 45F, sliced ham 46F; left sandwich lowboy - sliced tomatoes 46F; right sandwich maketable - sliced tomatoes 45F, Swiss cheese 44F; deli display cooler #2 - lasagna 45F. Per operator, items in cooling units for less than four hours. Items placed in ice baths at the time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer and cleaning products stored with deli tissue paper. Operator removed tissue paper and placed it above chemicals.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Accumulation of dust and debris on drying racks in warewashing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Presence of debris and dust on vent over walk in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service cups stacked in the front counter, not inverted or properly covered. Operator covered them at the time of inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in warewashing area.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored next to ziplock bags. Item removed by operator at the time of inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warewashing area.
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station 2: Swiss cheese 49F, Gouda 46F, roast beef 49F, shredded lettuce 49F, per operator in cooler approximately 2 hours. Items moved to walk-in cooler during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of dough proofing cabinets soiled. Food debris build up behind slicer blade. Items cleaned during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 48° for 10 minutes, Deli meat 54F, for 10 minutes in make table. Operator closed make table lid for proper cooler during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed single serve drinks stored on floor in dry storage area.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over whipped cream in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich 1: turkey 48F, Gouda 52F, less than 4 hours, employee moved to colder unit at time of inspection. New temps: turkey 43F, Gouda 43F
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm corrected on site to 50ppm. Owner change sanitizer bucket
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with lid and straw on prep table near triple sink. Owner removed.
Food stored on floor. Pickles in walk in cooler. Owner moved.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone, then begin handling clean equipment. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23. Renewal paid at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on cutting board in prep area. Employee removed drink.
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.