DOWNTOWN SLICE HOUSE
1302 HARRISON AVE, Panama City FL 32401 · 8502762925
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slice 10 am no time marked. Inspection time 1:00 pm, person in charge placed time marked on the food items
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025064621 | Aug 18, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $800 |
| 6--2024070698 | Dec 4, 2024 | May 1, 2025 | $400 |
| 6--2023000615 | Dec 27, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
| 6--2015026878 | Jun 5, 2015 | Jul 14, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,by three compartment sink.
Aug 21, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 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 priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a total of 133 roaches in the following locations: five live roaches around the plumbing pipe underneath the three compartment sink, five live roaches on the suppression pipeline going to the hood system, approximately 20 live roaches behind the reach in cooler on the cook line, next to the open fryer, 10 live roaches around the electrical outlet behind reach in cooler on the cook line, five live roaches around the wheel casing of the storage rack for clean dishes. Observed at the pickup window reach in coolers approximately 30 around the wheel casing reach in cooler #1, approximately 50 around wheel casing and the drain pan reach in cooler #2, eight live roaches back area around the mop sink electrical line.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slice 10 am no time marked. Inspection time 1:00 pm, person in charge placed time marked on the food items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,above the mop sink..
Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on a sticky trap behind the deep freezer in the back prep area.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in three compartment sink tested at 0ppm. Employee used chlorine instead, tested at 100ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for person in charge Mike Simmons.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles in prep room. Per employee, bottles contain winded, degreaser, and 1 unknown red liquid. Employ discarded red liquid at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On pizza station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of produce reach in cooler in prep room.
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
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 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the following locations: 18 live roaches underneath around the wheel casing of the reach in coolers on the cook line, approximately 50 live roaches on the backside of the reach in cooler next to the employee hand sink, 12 live roaches on the wall around the wiring going against the wall and ceiling in the kitchen, 5 live roaches behind the three compartment sink sign on the wall, 10 live roaches around the electrical outlet behind the slicer on the cook line, four live roaches around the wheel casing of the Beverage air reach in cooler underneath the slicer on the cook line, approximately 50 live roaches around the catch pan of the reach in cooler next to the pizza oven, and approximately 50 around the catch pan of the beer cooler on the front line,approximately 8 around the wall area next to the mop sink,approximately 20 around the reach in cooler next to the ice machine in the back prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the cook line.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, in the back area.
Self-closing device on both bathroom doors has no self closing device.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm. Manager made new solution. Tested at 300ppm quaternary.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in prep area soiled.
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. No proof of Training for 2 cooks.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At Handwashing sink in prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of prep area reach in cooler.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2oz soufflé cup in Parmesan used as utensil. Employee removed and threw away.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor. Employee put oil on shelf.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza held under time, no written plan. Provided form to operator.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back room produce reach in.
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.