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JIN JIN KING

7725 FRONT BEACH ROAD, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 850-257-6803

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305789
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly sticky tape with approximately 10 flies each in kitchen. Manager discarded strips at time of inspection.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cook wash, rinse, and put away tongs and a half pan with no sanitizer step. Discussed with manager. Items sent to dish machine to be washed, rinsed and sanitized properly.
High priority/22-45-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork in plastic Togo bags in walk-in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over rice noodles in walkin cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Establishment charging 7.5% tax.
Intermediate/55-01-5
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in three compartment sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and freezer door handles soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-45-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cook line reach in cooler doors.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Cases of avocados on floor in kitchen. Avocados removed from floor during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Buckets of chicken in walk-in freezer with no cover. Items covered at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Employee bathroom door soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
The state's own report →
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Chlorine tested at 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Rice in bus tub with mold like substance on interior of bus tub. See stop sale.
High priority/08B-27-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cabbage stored in plastic togo bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, beef, and shrimp on shelf over lettuce. Manager placed raw products below lettuce.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Rice in bus tub with mold like substance on interior of bus tub. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station cart: cooked chicken 71F, per manager on cart approximately 90 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Items removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer door handle soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up at threshold of walk-in freezer. Walls and ceiling soiled in walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled walk-in cooler shelves and speed rack in walk-in freezer. Grease/residue on drill used for mixing. Mold like substance in wooden rice bowl.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grease/residue built up on employee bathroom door, walk-in doors, back door to kitchen, walk-in cooler fans.
Basic/36-50-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises near dumpster.
Basic/33-31-5
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked opera stored in plastic grocery bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cilantro on make table, raw steak over lettuce in walk-in cooler. All raw items moved beneath produce at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked shrimp 45F, cooked pork 45F, per manager in cooler approximately 1 hour. Items moved to walking cooler during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom. Restocked during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom. Soap restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance in spray bottle, per manager bottle contains dish detergent.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly sticky tape with approximately 10 flies each in kitchen. Manager discarded strips at time of inspection.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cook line reach in cooler door handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on tiles throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
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. Escolar on sushi station.
Basic/06-09-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Employee bathroom door knob soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee scrub hands for approximately 3 seconds.
High priority/12A-17-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork stored in non food grade grocery bags.
High priority/14-31-5
No soap provided at handwash sink in men's room stall and women's room stall. Operator restocked soap at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance observed in unlabeled spray bottle. Per manager bottle contains detergent
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container used as scoop in soy sauce.
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler freezer and cooler door handles soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage observed in kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bucket of soy sauce stored next to handwash sink and under soap dispenser. Manager moved soy sauce during inspection.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and freezer door gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-03-4
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee return to kitchen from outside, begin handling clean Togo boxes with out washing hands. Manager discussed with employee, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed pork stored in plastic grocery bag in walk-in cooler.
High priority/14-15-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu on soup counter, 58F, per manger approximately 1 hour. Manager placed tofu in walk-in cooler. Discussed time as a public health control with manager.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris inside meat grinder. Employee cleaned grinder at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed 4 cooks and 2 server working with no certified food manager on duty.
Intermediate/53A-02-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for manager on duty Ethan Yang.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom. Restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom. Restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer and cooler door handles soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Food stored on floor. Case of bok choy, bag of onions, and bag of carrots on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager removed all items from floor at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between cook line reach in cooler and side tables. Manager removed knives and sent to dish pit.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on under sides of walk-in cooler shelves. Exterior of walk-in cooler doors soiled. Employee bathroom door knob and light switch soiled. Grease/ food debris in crack between cook line reach in cooler and side tables. Grease/residue on speed rack near dish washer.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored in to go bags and grocery store plastic bags.
High priority/14-15-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tops to buckets in hand wash sink near prep area of kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Dirty utensils or equipment stored in clean drawer or rack. Observed knives with food debris stored on knife rack.
Basic/24-06-4
Food stored on floor. Observed sugar stored on floor of dry storage area. Employee put on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood with build up of food debris and grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water. Employee turned water on food item.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice cooling outside walkin 114F at 3:35, cooling for 1 hour per manager, 111F at 4:05. Manager placed rice in freezer for rapid cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on interior wooden sushi rice bowl and wooden rice spoon.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish pit and in employee bathroom. No soap in employee bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust/debris/mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves, cooling unit, and fan Guards. Grease/residue on walk-in cooler and freezer handles and gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4

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.