GOLDEN CHICK
3710 HWY 98, Panama City FL 32401 · 850-481-8641
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live in the following locations: 1 live under upright cook line reach in. 1 live inside cookline soap dispenser.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019031693 | May 22, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $400 |
| 6--2019009637 | Feb 18, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Operator adjusted equipment and ran sanitizer again. Corrected to 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pickles in walk-in cooler. Employee moved fish during inspection.
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. Baked chicken in hot hold sham at 125F cooked approximately 1 hour prior per cook. Timer turned on during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handles soiled. Employee cleaned handle at time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by wall near office. Water squeegeed to drain during inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple pieces of worn/deteriorating plastic wrapped around walk-in freezer handle. Plastic removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled thermometer handle. Employee washed item during inspection.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and quaternary sanitizer stored over aluminum steam table pans.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and in ice bin on self serve soda machine,
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee putting biscuit dough on pans with no hair restraint. Discussed with employee, employee obtained hat.
Mold like substance on wall behind drive through ice machine and soda area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on upright hot hold sham doors around handles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of cups by drive through not inverted, no cover. Employee put cover over top.
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Employee added sanitizer to solution. Retested at 200 ppm quaternary sanitizer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live in the following locations: 1 live under upright cook line reach in. 1 live inside cookline soap dispenser.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Cutting board hanging in prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in unused drive through window ledge, 1 dead on floor under upright cookline reach in, 1 dead on wall by door to dining area.
Dirty liquid substance on floor by walk-in cooler door. Mold like substance on wall behind soda syrup boxes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Mold like substance on plastic cover for speed racks in walk-in cooler. Grease build up on side of roll oven on cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stick of cups near drive through window stored upright, no cover.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mash potatoes 128F, per manager held for 4 hours and discarded, unable to present written procedures or time mark.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, and no paper towels at dish area hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and top of oven, and bread bin. Selves outside walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken slacking at room temp. Recommended to manager items be thawed under refrigeration. Temperature of top containers 42F/43F,
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Fry station cooler: raw chicken 49F/52F, per employee, in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station cooler: raw chicken 49F/52F, per employee, in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright hot hold sham: fried chicken 127F, reheated to 167F.
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. 2 employees working with no food handler training.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in freezer door. Grease/residue on Handles and area around handles on upright hot hold sham. Dust build up on side of hot hold sham.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry cooler shelves.
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