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MASON'S FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS

600 PIER PARK DR STE 110, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850-708-3143

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats149
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1305991
Grade history
NOV 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at room temperature-68F. Manager states only out for 2 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster bisque 130F in front counter hot well, per manager soup in location approximately 3 hours, reheated to 165F in 20 minutes.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles coming loose in dining area in front of register, water trapped under tiles.
Basic/36-10-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink on front line.
Basic/29-20-5
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on top shelf of upright 2door reachin.
Basic/08B-49-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed scoop at time of inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray in hand wash sink in prep area. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of clear liquid in mop sink area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed gloves stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/25-29-4
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at room temperature-68F. Manager states only out for 2 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid. Manager labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed gloves stored on floor. Manager moved gloves to shelf.
Basic/25-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed quat ppm at 0 in 3compartment sink. Manager changed out sanitizer bottle. Corrected 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioned lobster stored in bowls stacked on top of each other.
Basic/14-01-5
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic ware for customers not presented with handles only up in silverware holder. Manager inverted all silverware to handles up in silverware holders and removed tray of silverware.
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site

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