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MARCOS #8666

9722 FRONT BEACH RD UNIT D, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 317-437-5572

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS1305986
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hamburger meat dated 8/27. Manager threw away.
High priority/02C-01-5
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager added sanitizer to water, tested at 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6-1-25
Basic/50-09-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Objectionable odor near grease trap.
Basic/36-64-5
The state's own report →
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Quaternary solution 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm.
High priority/41-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary solution 0 ppm.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Step stool stored in front of sink and leg push faucet.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container (on shelf next to lettuce in walk in cooler) in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees box of donuts stored in walk in cooler on top of shredded cheese.
Basic/08B-49-4
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 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 Nov 13, 2023 · Observed no food employee training at this time. Will extend. Time Extended
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hamburger meat dated 8/27. Manager threw away.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed hamburger dated over 7 days.
High priority/01B-13-4
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
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. Manager found employee health form and had two present employees read and sign during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing next to back door.
Basic/36-36-4

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.