JOSIAH'S SOUTHERN COOKING LLC
1003 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD STE J, Panama City FL 32401 · 850.276.0061
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at all hand sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink at two hand sinks.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in the back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Sharon Gaines.
Required employee training expired for employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Sharon Gaines.
Required employee training expired for employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed catfish thawing in standing water inside the prep sink. Observed employee removed fish from standing water,and placed fish in the walk in cooler.
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.