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2438 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Panama City FL 32405 · 786-251-0272
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Nonfat yogurt in the server station reach in cooler at 45F, per staff item in cooler for undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to pancake station in cooking line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles around vents throughout the restaurant show water damage due to condensation.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from ceiling vents in cooking line and walk in cooler dripping into equipment.
Objectionable odors in warewashing area and kitchen entrance corridor.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on top of prep table in cooking line. Operator removed item at the time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon sugar and flax seed streusel not labeled. Operator labeled items at the time of inspection.
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs in the egg station maketable in the cooking line at 55F. Per employee, eggs have been there for less than an hour. Manager placed the eggs in the walk in cooler to bring them back to temperature. Eggs reached 44F ambient temperature at the time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Nonfat yogurt in the server station reach in cooler at 45F, per staff item in cooler for undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cantaloupe and salad mix in the server station salad Maketable at 50F. Per manager, items sat out at room temperature approximately 30 minutes before being placed back in refrigeration approximately 15 minutes prior to taking temperature. Manager placed items in walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Nonfat yogurt in the server station reach in cooler at 45F, per staff item in cooler for undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Presence of buildup around the nozzles of the juice dispenser in the server station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents, walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles and vents with the presence of dust and debris throughout the cooking line and the ware washing area. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by the door in the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup on the far back of walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in standing water at 128F. Manager discarded and replaced water at 187F at the time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the end of the cooking line, adjacent to pancake cooking station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Presence of debris on the cooling unit above the shelves in walk in cooler, and on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above water heater in disrepair.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent adjacent to bar area with accumulation of dust.
Food stored on floor. Observed frozen chicken strips on floor in walk in freezer. Operator properly stored during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink located at the far left of the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over cooked sausage links in walk-in cooler. Manager removed chorizo from area.
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. Pancake station drawers: vanilla cream 44F, provolone 44F, per manager items in cooler for unknown amount of time. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake station drawers: vanilla cream 44F, provolone 44F, per manager items in cooler for unknown amount of time. See stop sale. Egg make table: diced tomatoes 46F, sausage 46F, chorizo 54F, per manager less than 1 hour, items placed in colder unit during inspection. Server station upright cooler: milk 45F, per manager less than 4 hours, voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 121F, per manager approximately 30 mins. No timer set, manager unable to produce written procedures for time as a public health control. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non-chemical side of splitter where water hose connects.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom stall.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up on walk-in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up on walk-in cooler shelves.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At burger station handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of hash brown scoop in product. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stoves on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ac condensation dripping on floor in dining area.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates and steam table lid handles. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and obtained new plate.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: burger ground beef 46F, cooked pepper and onion mix 49F, sliced Turkey 52F, ham 51F, t bone steak 46F, manager states items are being monitored and discarded within 4 hours out of temp. No time mark or written plan for using Time as a Public Health Control. Provided Time as a Public Health Control template to operator.
Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance. On cook line.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ac condensation dripping on floor in dining area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 130F, in server station. Manager replaced with hot water 172F at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves rusting/ finish flaking off.
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.