NEON BAR 72
4701 BAY POINT RD, Panama City Beach FL 32408
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23. Paid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019038016 | Jun 20, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach in: Raw shrimp 64F, hot dog 58F, per operator items placed in unit less than 3 hours ago, moved to colder unit at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dark residue on ice bucket and ice scoop. Soiled sheet pan in upright reach in near buffet. Sheet pan removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's bag in pan with clean lids. Removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust and debris on ice scoop holster. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of outside beer reach-in-cooler. Water removed at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe behind ice machine. Operator tightened attachment during inspection.
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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/. Bar added to inside dining with coolers and ice bin. Bar added to outside dining area with coolers and ice bin. Cooking equipment and hood added to back kitchen prep area.
Jan 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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/. Bar added to inside dining with coolers and ice bin. Bar added to outside dining area with coolers and ice bin. Cooking equipment and hood added to back kitchen prep area.
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw ground beef and raw fish over hot dogs. Employee moved hot dogs to top shelf during inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in vacuum sealed bags.
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/. Bar added to inside dining with coolers and ice bin. Bar added to outside dining area with coolers and ice bin. Cooking equipment and hood added to back kitchen prep area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee filling dressing cups on table. Discussed with operator. Employee moved dressing and cups to food service area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fry station cooler door gasket soiled. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by fry station.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cole slaw in upright reach in from 6-8 not used or discarded by 6-18, See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags in cook line reach in. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on French fry cutter. Manager washed item at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in vacuum sealed bags in cook line reach in. See stop sale.
Gap between front double doors.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk on counter 68F at 3:30, per manager on counter since 11:00am. Butter packs in server station 72F, per operator, butter out over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk on counter 68F at 3:30, per manager on counter since 11:00am. Butter packs in server station 72F, per operator, butter out over night. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue in grooves of soda gun nozzle. Residue inside ice bucket. All items cleaned at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom on fry side reach in. Employee cleaned reach in at time of inspection.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Manager switched straws with wrapped straws at time of inspection.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw shrimp. Ground beef moved at time of inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23. Paid during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for manager n duty Diego Baxter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Restocked at time of inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In liquor room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on gaskets on reach in cooler under make table.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by three compartment sink in recharge zone
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.