NELSON'S RESTAURANT
401 E 23 ST STE I, Panama City FL 32405
Last inspected Jul 9, 2025 · 10 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in cook area blocked with trash can.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank next to ice machine not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Observed vents in ceiling in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
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Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at any of the handwashing sinks.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons inverted with handle down.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket with water.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Call 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
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Self serve salad buffet added to front counter area. Smoker placed behind restaurant.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm chlorine.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Croutons and almonds on salad bar not protected operator placed lids on items at time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef above raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved ground beef below shrimp during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Self serve salad buffet added to front counter area. Smoker placed behind restaurant.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on walk-in freezer floor. Build up on gasket area of walk-in cooler door.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No certification for operator Greg Cash.
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. Observed 1 server hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
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. Provided form to operator.
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork ribs and raw chicken stored over bbq sauce and butter. Operator moved raw items to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow prevention needed between splitter and green water hose.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Diced ham from 2/12 not date marked by 2/15. Employee marked item at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for operator Greg Cash.
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. Observed 1 server hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
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. Provided form to operator.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. By front counter hand wash sink. Operator put trash can by sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Out side of walk-in cooler door around handle.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then begin putting away clean dishes, without washing hands. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and rewashed dishes.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee place cooked bacon in togo box with bare hand. Discussed with employee, employee obtained tongs to handle bacon.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright hot hold sham: green beans 92F, less than 1 hour per employee. Employee began reheating beans on stove at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23.
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. 1 cook hired over 60 days at time of inspection.
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. 1 employee working with no proof of reporting agreement. Employee signed agreement at time of inspection.
Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Speed rack blocking fire extinguisher. Speed rack moved at time of inspection,
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.