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GRANNY CANTRELL'S

103 23 ST STE E9, Panama City FL 32405 · 5229933

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats140
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1304791
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: corned beef and cabbage 125F, less than 1 hour, operator voluntarily discarded during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over dry storage area with presence of rust and debris. Several vents throughout the kitchen with the presence of debris/dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's handicap stall in the bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple pans in walk in cooler with old labels stuck to them.
Basic/16-46-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs container not labeled. Operator labeled item at the time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold shams on the cooking line with a pan of green beans at 111F, and a pan of okra 101F. Chicken on the buffet line at 113F/125F. Per manger items heated approximately 1 hour ago. Employee reheated items during inspection. New temperatures: chicken 176F, okra 172F, and green beans 188F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robin White expired 10/12/2024.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machines in the server station adjacent to cooking line and in the tea brewing station with the presence of mold like substance around it's nozzles. Soiled bottom in lowboy located on the prep station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and around it's door.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl with no handle used to dispense hash browns on the cooking line.
Basic/14-01-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Basic/14-34-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Diced tomatoes and diced ham pans in the walk in cooler with old labels stuck on the side.
Basic/16-46-4
Soiled floor under shelves in the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-10-4
Stored food not covered. Urns of brewed tea in the brewing tea station and the server station adjacent to the cooking line not covered. Pan of dumplings in the walk in cooler uncovered. Pitchers of tea and water uncovered in the dining area.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Waste receptacle not covered in the handicap stall in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucets located at the prep area's sink and at the handwashing sink next to the tea brewing area.
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of sugar by handwashing sink adjacent to tea brewing station.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of 6 pounds diced peaches dented on seam. Observed wet areas of sugar inside sugar bin directly under paper towels. See stop sale
High priority/01B-01-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Coleslaw cooling for approximately 10 minutes, per employee, 48F at 9:10 AM down to 47F at 10:20 AM. Discussed with with manager cooling methods including shallow pans and uncovering product during cooling process.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole above washer and dryer in storage area. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler has broken floor tiles.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile over walk in cooler is soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom handicap stall.
Basic/32-12-6
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of outside walk in cooler door is damaged bowing out.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Open sugar bin under paper towels next to hand wash sink. Manager moved paper towel dispenser during inspection.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact on ice bin and behind soda dispensers soiled with slime or dust in both service areas. Manager cleaned area during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and put on gloves to handle toast and clean plates. Manager discussed with employee, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in server station hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed 3 expired food handler certificates.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust around fire sprinkler on cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around dish pit, in walk-in cooler, and on cook line.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on exterior of toaster oven. Food debris on top of hot hold sham.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: corned beef and cabbage 125F, less than 1 hour, operator voluntarily discarded during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over server station.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Inside walk-in cooler by door, on sides of walkway between cook room and server station, by dish pit. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under cook line flat top.
Basic/36-03-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Crack in shelf under heat lamp.
Basic/14-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on Gasket area of walk-in cooler. Grease/residue build up on Togo lid caddy. Items cleaned at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 1 cook working with no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Around dish pit, ice machine, and server station.
Basic/36-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In fry room. Drink removed at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. three compartment sink spout spraying when water runs.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dented cans present. Heavily dented cans with sharp creases, ketchup and peaches. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server cleaning mug in handwash sink. Discussed with server, server took mug to three compartment sink and cleaned.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on table under cutting board on cook line. Grease/residue build up on exterior of toaster and on electrical cords in fry room. Grease build up on the under side of frying pans. Dark water inside steam table.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on shelves in server station reach in cooler. Shelves cleaned at time of inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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