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MOES ORIGINAL BBQ

14896 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850-708-1633

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305593
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,080

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2019010524Feb 27, 2019Jun 5, 2019$800
6--2018016785Jan 11, 2018May 3, 2018$280

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Kitchen hand wash sink leaking on floor. Employee placed pan under sink to catch leak.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2026 · Operator states plumber is coming to repair sink today. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Sink no longer leaking. Time Extended
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. 3 food handlers on duty at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2026 · Establishment working to get certifications. Time Extended/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · No food handler certifications provided. Time Extended
Apr 2, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Kitchen hand wash sink leaking on floor. Employee placed pan under sink to catch leak.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2026 · Operator states plumber is coming to repair sink today. Time Extended
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. 3 food handlers on duty at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2026 · Establishment working to get certifications. Time Extended
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Kitchen hand wash sink leaking on floor. Employee placed pan under sink to catch leak.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by water heater.
High priority/29-34-4
No hot water for entire establishment. Maximum temperature of 75F reached.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
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. 3 food handlers on duty at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Back door to kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen not self closing.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On front line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage containers on dry storage shelf.
Basic/12B-07-4
Interior of front line hot hold sham has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Standing water in bottom of fry station reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting boards on front line and cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Exterior door to kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen door also not self closing.
Basic/35B-01-4
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Inspector provided owner with DBPR health reporting compliance form and discussion.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dough cutter, knife, sauce bottles, and lemons. Soiled cloth to right of steam well.
Basic/21-05-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar.
Basic/14-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. Inspector provided establishment with printed sign hand out.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Manager printed procedure and filed in office.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed pickleball bucket and BBQ sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 ice in hand wash sink on front line. Manager melted ice during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board front line and the mixer.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,front line.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, inside the ice machine.
Basic/10-08-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the front line.
Basic/31B-04-4

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