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CHICK-FIL-A 23RD AND 77

2275 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Panama City FL 32405

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats129
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305732
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station reach in: shredded cheese 51F, sliced cheddar 49F, per employee approximately 2 hours, moved to colder unit at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Melissa expired 03/2026.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's bathroom. Operator refilled the paper towel dispenser at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed strawberries stored over fried chicken breast in walk in cooler. Operator appropriately stored food items at the time of inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, by walk in freezer. Restocked during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Benny completed training at 1/12/2022.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels, by walk in freezer. Manager placed trash can in area during inspection.
Basic/33-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Display reading 199F during rinse cycle.
Intermediate/22-59-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station reach in: shredded cheese 51F, sliced cheddar 49F, per employee approximately 2 hours, moved to colder unit at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.