Eat SafelyIn Florida

EMERALD HUB

15926 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 305-393-1519

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305922
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
OCT 24
AUG 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cranberry sauce dated 11/28 and beans dated 1/12.
High priority/01B-24-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $250

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024048628Aug 14, 2024Nov 25, 2024$250

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over mayonnaise in walk-in cooler, raw eggs over cheese on make table. All eggs moved to bottom shelf of walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser in dish pit. Operator labeled bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on slicer blade guard. Manager sent items to dish area to be washed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef patty stored over biscuits in reach in freezer. Employee placed beef in walk in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under water pitcher, bean grinder and utensils in kitchen.
Basic/21-05-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dish machine. Inspector proved sight for establishment.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at barista machine.
Basic/21-10-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean in kitchen.
Basic/21-09-4
Aug 15, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing glass cleaner and degreaser not labeled, employee labeled bottles at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Observed: Dead roaches on premises in the following locations: 1 dead by trash can in customer area, 6 dead in unused ice machine by mop sink, 1 dead on wall by hand wash sink in dish area. Priority: Basic
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags storing donuts in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed beans and cranberry sauce marked more than 7 days ago. Employee threw away.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cranberry sauce dated 11/28 and beans dated 1/12.
High priority/01B-24-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken on pull thaw rack in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw shrimp to bottom.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed prepped cooked chicken that was previously frozen but no new date marked when pulled from freezer. Employee changed bag and wrote date pulled from freezer on new bag.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in floor in kitchen. Employee moved to crate.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.