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FINNS ISLAND STYLE GRUB 2

2808 W 12 ST, Panama City FL 32401 · 850 215 9273

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1305537
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly observed in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $420

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2019028497Feb 15, 2019Aug 1, 2019$100
6--2016024587May 5, 2016Jul 1, 2016$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red sanitizer bucket and spray bottle inside employee hand sink back area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna dip made on Saturday no date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the three door reach in cooler is in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
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Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands properly immediately after, during inspection.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Salsa and guacamole on portioning containers not appropriately date marked after opening in the reach in cooler next to the order window.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink located on the dry storage area was blocked by boxes and other items. The manager removed them during inspection making it accessible.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside of the tuna seasoning located on the shelf at the food storage area.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the whole kitchen ceiling.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No receptacles provided at any of the two shared bathrooms in the premises.
Basic/32-12-6
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Seasoning container stored on the floor on the food storage area.
Basic/08B-47-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tuna seasoning on the shelf located on the food storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in both hand wash sinks. Items removed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp ceviche and mild salsa made Sunday per employee, no date mark by Tuesday. Manager labeled items at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottles not labeled. Manager discarded or labeled all bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cook line cutting board. Drink removed at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top grill station: raw bacon 51F, cooked chicken 52F, less than 4 hours, operator put product on ice. bacon temperature down to 45F in 30 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on can opener blade. Residue on interior of ice bucket. Items cleaned at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of quaternary sanitizer unlabeled. Labeled at time of 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
Dust build up on ceiling over make table and on side of hood.
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw tuna over cooked shrimp. Shrimp moved to different unit at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee on duty with no food handler certification.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Jul 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly observed in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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. Grill cooler: raw beef 79F, raw shrimp 64F, cooked chicken 64F. Unit not plugged in. Per employee, items in unit over night see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill cooler: raw beef 79F, raw shrimp 64F, cooked chicken 64F. Unit not plugged in. Per employee, items in unit over night see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plumbing disconnected and water turned off to handwash sink by door.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 person working with no proof of reporting agreement. Agreement signed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Approximately 20 dead flying insects stuck to fly tape. Manager discarded at time of inspection.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin present. Open service window, open curtains at door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-05-4

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.