JESSE'S PLACE
7008 THOMAS DR, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 8503533512
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the kitchen, maketable: cooked onions 51F, sliced cheese 50F; lowboy: rehydrated hash browns 50F. Per employee, items have been there since 01/31/2026.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $0
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025083443 | Jul 29, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | — |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Call 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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Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Outbuilding with dry storage per food handler locked.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw chicken removed from its original packaging, stored on shelf above beef franks in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Employee reorganized the items at the time of inspection, leaving the raw chicken in the bottom.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the kitchen, maketable: cooked onions 51F, sliced cheese 50F; lowboy: rehydrated hash browns 50F. Per employee, items have been there since 01/31/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen, maketable: cooked onions 51F, sliced cheese 50F; lowboy: rehydrated hash browns 50F. Per employee, items have been there since 01/31/2026. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bread toaster below the window/expo line.
Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Outbuilding with dry storage per food handler locked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the skirting in interior of the ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink not fully set up, using the second compartment to sanitize. During inspection, employee was instructed the proper set up.
Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer in the kitchen, next to the maketable.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container without label. Employee labeled the container properly at the time of inspection.
Nov 4, 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 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. Food handler training not provided for food handler employed for approximately one year per food handler.
Oct 3, 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 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. Food handler training not provided for food handler employed for approximately one year per food handler.
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Food handler training not provided for food handler employed for approximately one year per food handler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulated debris, dust, or mold like substance next to lights over hood vent.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cup lids stored on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen handwash sink and in men's room. Operator placed paper towels in area.
Jan 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Operator applied for a change of ownership license under new LLC, file number 360322. Unable to license location due to no plans approved after removal of dish machine. Previous license number 1305182. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm, employee added sanitizer to water, retested at 200ppm. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment required quaternary sanitizer test strips. Observed chlorine test strips in establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sinks and in both bathrooms. Hand wash sinks restocked at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Operator moved dish washer. No plans approved. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks by ice machine not adequately secured. Priority: Basic
Observed: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At kitchen hand wash sink. Priority: Basic
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 0ppm quat, 0ppm chlorine. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. No license under current operator. Previous license number 1305182. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Upright reach in cooler: sliced American cheese 52F, diced ham 54F, pre cooked sausage 52F, blue cheese 53F, corned beef 58F, per operator overnight. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright reach in cooler: sliced American cheese 52F, diced ham 54F, pre cooked sausage 52F, blue cheese 53F, corned beef 58F, per operator overnight. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, scoop in ice chest and scoop in ice machine. Scoop removed at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
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.