DEE'S HANGOUT
527 N RICHARD JACKSON BLVD, Panama City Beach FL 32407
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
DEC 24
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on kitchen wall by grill station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024061245 | Oct 22, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $800 |
| 6--2023044053 | Aug 3, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 445 GRACE AVE, Panama City — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bread and marinara sauce in storage area reach in freezer. Manager moved chicken to bottom during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster station: oysters on half shell 46F at 4:05pm. Per manager oysters in cooler since approximately 10:30am. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oyster station: oysters on half shell 46F at 4:05pm. Per manager oysters in cooler since approximately 10:30am. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorix cleanup and soap stored over pans in steamer station. Manager removed chemicals at time of inspection.
Thermometer for measuring utensil surface temperature in hot water sanitizing dish machine not working/batteries dead.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. In prep area. Manager placed trash can in area during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in walk-in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler in steamer station, interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned interior during inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grease/residue on swinging doors to prep area.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on box of whipped cream in inside walk-in. Raw eggs stored over lemons in outside walk-in cooler. All eggs relocated at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags on grill station. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 49F in low 1 door cook line reach in, per employee item in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Iced: egg wash 49F in fry station. Per employee egg wash in location for approximately 2 hours. More ice added to ice bath during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in steam pot area. Restocked at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in steam pot area. Restocked at time of inspection.
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. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags on grill station. See stop sale.
Interior of tortilla chip drawer has accumulation of grease/food debris. Washed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of bread drawers and dish cart soiled in sandwich station. Food debris on sheet pans on speed racks in walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler in steamer station, interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior cleaned at time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of cook line 1 door reach-in-cooler, and in tuna dip station reach in. Employees dried interior of reach in during inspection.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler handle soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In expo area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender putting fruit in drink at bar with bare hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed raid stored on shelf in kitchen above food.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date on tags in kitchen.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk held overnight with no date on gallon when opened.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table in back room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on handle of upright refrigerators in prep room.
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flies in prep area outside of walk in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 50 rodent droppings on cardboard box lid sitting on can rack. Manager removed cardboard box lid and threw away.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back kitchen. Employee restocked.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used on reach in cooler top at back bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents, walk-in cooler ceiling and fans and wall next to dish machine with build up of mold like substance and dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed tuna dip tag on container of steaks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on floor of dry storage area. Manager asked employee to get items off floor and put on shelves.
Aug 4, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on kitchen wall by grill station.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by a total of approximately 135 rodent droppings found in the following locations: Approximately 40 droppings observed on top of dirty rice boxes in dry storage, approximately 50 droppings observed in dry storage corner underneath plastic soufflé cup storage, 12 droppings on rear bar glass storage counter, 23 droppings observed on top of unused steam table in prep room.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 rodents caught in glue traps under dry storage shelf.
Aug 3, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheeses in oyster station. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on kitchen wall by grill station.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by a total of approximately 135 rodent droppings found in the following locations: Approximately 40 droppings observed on top of dirty rice boxes in dry storage, approximately 50 droppings observed in dry storage corner underneath plastic soufflé cup storage, 12 droppings on rear bar glass storage counter, 23 droppings observed on top of unused steam table in prep room.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 rodents caught in glue traps under dry storage shelf.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door to rear bar, gap between front double doors.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in dusty holster. Operator sent items to dish pit.
No drain for waste line at rear bar soda gun.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs stored over lobster base chef moved eggs to bottom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam bowls in shrimp used as portioning. Chef threw bowls in garbage.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed two dirty knives stored on rack.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on open top freezers.
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