EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON PANAMA CITY BEACH RESORT
16006 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850.865.4133
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 16 visits since December 2023
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live in bar area. 1 live in buffet area. 1 live on wall on cook line.
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gravy in walk-in cooler 48F cooked on previous day. See stop sale.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish machine tested at 0ppm. Machine primed and tested at 100ppm.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Unwrapped apples in buffet area without sneeze guard or other protection.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live in bar area. 1 live in buffet area. 1 live on wall on cook line.
Stop sale issued due to cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gravy in walk-in cooler 48F cooked on previous day. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on can opener blade. Can opener washed during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on towel on cook line. Phone and towel removed from kitchen during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in blu kitchen. Employee obtained hat during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Disconnected pipe below bar three compartment sink.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed juice and coconut water stored in drink ice at bar. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed juice and coconut water stored in drink ice at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pool bar. Paper towels restocked at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on cutting board on Blue Kitchen cook line. Phones removed during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper bowls right side up in dry storage. Manager inverted items during inspection.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly behind pool bar by register. Manager cleared obstruction during inspection.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back line upright cooler: milk 45F, half and half 45F, per manager items in unit approximately 2 hours. Items placed in freezer for rapid chilling during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food particles on back side of slicer blade and guard. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for Blaine Wilkenson.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish pit. Restocked at time of inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink in dish pit not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager replaced batteries during inspection.
Delimer chemical connected to dish machine on rinse aid line. Per manager no dishes have been washed since machine was delimed on previous night. Manager removed delimer and primed chemical out of rinse aid line.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2025Call 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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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas.
Feb 4, 2025Call 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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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas.
Jan 24, 2025Call 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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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas.
Jan 9, 2025Call 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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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas.
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Manager moved cooked chicken to top of shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chili marked 12/30 and shredded manchago cheese 11/16. Manager threw all items away.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of orange juice on floor of dry storage area and 3 cases of bread on floor of walk in freezer. Manager moved all items to shelves.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on Cambro sand pans in dish area. Manager had dishwasher pull all old labels off.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint 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 hot water for entire food service establishment.
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw steak. Manager relocated chicken at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, inside soda guns. Employees cleaned soda guns at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Daiquiri mix thawing in bar hand wash sink. Daiquiri mix removed from sink at time of inspection.
No hot water for entire food service establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At poolside bar handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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 removed from sealed package at time of inspection.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on self serve counter not wrapped or otherwise protected. Apples wrapped at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Food debris on underside of mixer heads. Items cleaned at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocking handwash sink on back cook line. Trash can moved at time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed at time of inspection.
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pan of oranges in walk in cooler with mold growing on skin.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw burgers stored over cooked ready to eat chicken in reach in cooler of lunch kitchen. Also raw beef and burger stored over ready to eat shelled oysters located in reach in cooler of main kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cambro in hand wash sink behind breakfast buffet and supplies in dish washer hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area or dish area.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed eggs being held with time with no written plan.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
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. Observed tuna and grouper in ROP packaging labeled to remove before thawing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on top of condiments and gloves behind bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket on floor of walk in cooler and a case of pork loin stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored in rack with food-contact side up.
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.