MAMA MERL'S KITCHEN
1201 BECK AVE, Panama City FL 32401
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 2 visits since July 2025
JUL 25
AUG 26
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment Observed preparing,serving,or selling food to customers with an expired license.
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Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment Observed preparing,serving,or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Merlene Warren
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
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