GULF COAST BURGER COMPANY
10031 HUTCHISON BLVD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850-775-1312
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station: butter milk 74F, per employee, item was out less than 1 hour.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Tested at 0ppm.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Tested at 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers stored over buttermilk in walk-in cooler. Buttermilk moved to different shelf at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Thawed grouper in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station: butter milk 74F, per employee, item was out less than 1 hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on back of blade.
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/. 4 cooks and 4 servers on duty during inspection, manager arrived by end of inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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. Thawed grouper in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease overflowed onto pad/ground aro7nd bin.
Grease receptacle lid open.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on interior of ice bucket. Manager cleaned bucket during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board on make table with black cut marks.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Bar hand wash sink leaking into bucket.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons on bar not stored inverted.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of marinara dented on seam and with sharp creases See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom. Manager placed room of paper towels near sink at time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Plans have been submitted, not yet approved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for ice cream in water at 122F. Manager turned temperature up at time of inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob not working at hand wash sink by dish area. 85F from cold side.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer.
Aug 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer.
Jul 16, 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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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer.
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Kitchen dish machine tested at 10 ppm. Manager primed machine, tested at 100ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Sealed mahi in fry station in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open bag of sausage in walk-in cooler not dated. Pan of chili not dated with correct date. Items marked with dates at time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer.
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. No proof of train8ng for McKenzie.
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. Sealed mahi in fry station in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Manager discarded drink and discussed with employee.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine at bar not working properly per operator. Not currently in use.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Lemons and limes stored under paper towels by kitchen hand wash sink. Manager moved items at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bag on onions and bucket of cream cheese icing on floor in walk-in cooler.. Items removed from floor at time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper observed over prep table and shelf with condiments.
No light in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fan in glass door reach in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing to hand wash sink behind bar in disrepair. Per manager hand wash sink currently not being utilized due to leaking pipe. Cold water knob not working at kitchen hand wash sink.
Stored food not covered. Candy coated jars with no over head protection. Manager placed pan over jar.
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, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Kitchen dish machine tested at 10ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash on fry station counter 45F, less than one hour. Discussed time as a public health control with manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Restocked at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to back door.
Light in walk-in freezer not working.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs stored over raw turkey burgers. Employee moved eggs to bottom cooler drawer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in ice cream shake area. Manager added soap.
Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of shrimp on floor of walk in freezer. Manager put shrimp on shelf.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep area table in kitchen. Manager moved to bottom of table without food.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection 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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in flint of cook line hand wash sinks. Moved at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line and expo sinks. Restocked at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish area hand wash sink. Repaired at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/ residue on Exterior of ice bucket. Cleaned at time of inspection.
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.