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GUTHRIE'S CHICKEN

7905 FRONT BEACH ROAD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850-249-5160

Last inspected Jul 11, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1305848
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading cart: raw chicken 50F, per manager out for approximately 1 hour. Returned to walk-in at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non chemical side of splitter on mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop soiled. Manager washed scoop at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored in space between three compartment sink and wall.
Basic/24-14-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink substance.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed one fire extinguisher in recharge.
/45-02-4
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading cart: raw chicken 50F, per manager out for approximately 1 hour. Returned to walk-in at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Insulated egg wash pan cracked, interior and insulation exposed and uncleanable.
Basic/14-11-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plastic knives on front counter for self service, lying on sides, food contact surface exposed to contamination. Manager put knives in pan with handle up.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2023 · Observed employee training not done. Books ordered. Time Extended/Return visit Jul 6, 2023 · Observed no food employee training done at this time. Time Extended

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.