NEW JIN JIN BUFFET
23038 PANAMA CITY BEACH PKWY, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850.234.2015
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over cut onions and raw beef. Manager moved beef and onions.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Spring rolls stored in plastic thank you bags.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon and raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Items rearranged and stored appropriately at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind cook line make table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small table with rice warmer blocking cook line hand wash sink. Items moved during inspection.
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Food stored on floor. Pan of ribs on floor in walk-in cooler. Removed from floor at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves and fan guard. Mold like substance on exterior of bus pan over three compartment sink.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes blocking back entrance. Items moved at time of inspection.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered pan of crispy wontons on buffet counter. Manager placed wontons in pan with lid during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi reach in: imitation crab 51F, cream cheese 47F, per manager items in cooler for less than 1 hour. Items moved to colder unit during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by rice warmer. Manager moved rice warmer during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids stored in dish area hand wash sink. Lids removed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area near server station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on pan used for clean plate storage on Buffett line.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Machine primed and tested at 100ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed spring rolls stored in plastic Togo bags in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of bucket of ice cream in walk-in freezer. Raw eggs stored over tartar sauce in cook line reach in. Raw salmon stored over imitation crab meat in sushi station reach in. All items rearranged appropriately during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter: cooked chicken 46F, per operator chicken out for approximately 1 hour. Manager moved chicken to walk-in cooler.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Stem thermometer showing 28F in ice water. Thermometer calibrated at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's eggs and cabbage stored in reach in cooler with potstickers and tartar sauce. Employee items removed from cooler at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves, fan guards, and speed rack soiled. Sushi reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Whole crabs in walk-in freezer not covered. Crabs covered at time of inspection.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings stored over shrimp and pork. Also observed raw pork stored over cooked chicken. Manager had employee move all items in correct order.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water nozzle not working on hand wash sink next to grill station. Employee turned hot water nozzle on with a wrench. Manager states will call plumber to fix.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed toothpaste and toothbrush stored next to dishes on cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet rags on buffet and two wet rags in server area on counter. Manager moved all rags to sanitizer bucket.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed egg rolls stored in non food- grade bags.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over cut onions and raw beef. Manager moved beef and onions.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marked for sushi and honeydew on cold bar. Manager states changed right after lunch- about 1hour and marked time.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handle in seasonings. Manager removed all.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. 2 cans of oyster sauce heavily dented with sharp creases. See stop sale.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Crispy wontons and chopped green onions unprotected at buffet. Manager placed items behind sneeze guard during inspection.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon offered raw, no proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rice cooker in front of cook line hand wash sink. Manager moved at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on speed racks in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door to establishment by bathrooms blocked by boxes. Operator removed boxes during 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.