COOL RUNNING'S CARIBBEAN CUISINE
13312 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 8507751311
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flying insects in kitchen area.
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Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $1,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025001024 | Dec 19, 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 | $120 |
| 6--2019035652 | Jun 27, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | — |
| 6--2019022684 | Apr 22, 2019 | Jul 23, 2019 | — |
| 6--2019001368 | Jan 8, 2019 | Feb 12, 2019 | — |
| 6--2018020567 | Apr 9, 2018 | Jun 8, 2018 | — |
| 6--2017057725 | Dec 5, 2017 | Mar 5, 2018 | $1,200 |
| 6--2017044290 | Aug 28, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Kitchen hand wash sink leaking on floor. Pan placed under sink to catch dripping.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in reach in cooler over sodas. Manager moved eggs to bottom of prep cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in front counter hand wash sink. Employee removed bucket during inspection.
Lack of toilet tissue in women's room. Restocked during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed dispenser during inspection.
Cutting board in prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door to kitchen. Back door not self closing.
Mop unusable due to no water to faucet and disconnected drain underneath.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Worn wood particle board table top on cook line by back door.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Previously fried chicken in basket on fryer 98F, per employee chicken was fried approximately 10 minutes prior. Chicken transferred to oven during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Restocked at time of inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Deck outside back door to kitchen in poor repair, detached boards under deck, large soft/loose spot next to mop sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door to kitchen. Back door to kitchen not self closing.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in prep area upright cooler over bag of peppers.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep tables on cook line have several area where finish has worn off exposing particle board underneath.
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold cabinet: jerk chicken 106F, stew chicken 122F, per employee,items cooked approximately 2 hours prior. Returned to oven for reheating at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee placed paper towels near sink at time of inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Deck boards behind kitchen loose/detached.
Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on prep room reach in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of water heater in prep room soiled.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer in dining room area with opened package of fish pastries. Pastries moved to freezer in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust and grease observed on walls around cook line.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood table in kitchen constructed of unsealed wood, finish on top in disrepair.
Dec 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut vegetables stored in to go bags in freezer of reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in paper towel machine in kitchen or in ladies bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup of tea on prep table in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee with no hair restraint working in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken stored on floor next to reach in coolers and freezers.
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed unpackaged raw chicken thawing in mop sink outside restaurant with no protection from environmental sources.
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water sitting in hand wash sink. Cook removed pitcher.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee less than 60 days with no food training and no employee illness form.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions, carrots and beans stored on floor of dry goods area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed both garbage lids open in back of restaurant and other garbage and debris around dumpster.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Feb 22, 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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bagged chicken slacking in mop sink outside. Employee immediately moved chicken inside and took out of bags.
Food stored on floor. Observed soybean oil, salt, potatoes and chicken seasoning stored on floor in dry storage area.
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