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CHRISTO'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

2903 THOMAS DR, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 850-708-1878

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305159
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 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. Front line sandwich station: pimento cheese 46F, per employee item in this location approximately 3 hours. Item moved to freezer at time of inspection. Item down to 38F before 4 hour mark.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals for dish area stored on top of ice machine.
High priority/41-10-4
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Beer stored in ice at bar that is used for customer drinks.
Basic/12B-14-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line sandwich station: pimento cheese 46F, per employee item in this location approximately 3 hours. Item moved to freezer at time of inspection. Item down to 38F before 4 hour mark.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: queso sauce 122F. Per employee queso on steam table approximately 3 hours. Temperature increased at time of inspection. Sauce reheated to 165F during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on chemical shelf. Manager discarded bottle at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Small amount of building up on left top side of interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food/residue on shelves in produce walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue cheese scoop in prep station with no handle.
Basic/14-01-5
Feb 7, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Kitchen remodeled. Walk-in s moved outside. Observed 2 walk-in food refrigerators, 1 produce walk-in, 1 beer walk-in. Kitchen area expanded into space from removing walk-in coolers. 4 fryers, 1 stove, and hood ventilation system.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Establishment working to get plans submitted. Time Extended
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/. Kitchen remodeled. Walk-in s moved outside. Observed 2 walk-in food refrigerators, 1 produce walk-in, 1 beer walk-in. Kitchen area expanded into space from removing walk-in coolers. 4 fryers, 1 stove, and hood ventilation system.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to dining area.
Basic/35B-01-4
Water draining onto floor surface. Ice bin draining not to floor.
Basic/29-03-4

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