O'CHARLEY'S #317
311 E 23RD ST, Panama City FL 32405 · 850.784.8110
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo on fry station make table 45F, per manager pico in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Vacuum sealed grouper, red fish and salmon thawed without being removed from their packaging. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cod in griddle drawers at 46F at 12:03pm after being there for approximately half an hour, per employee. Operator place fish on an ice bath, bringing it down to 35F at 1:40pm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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. Vacuum sealed grouper, red fish and salmon thawed without being removed from their packaging. See stop sale.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans not properly airdried stacked in the clean dish storing rack.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop used to dispense chicken tender powdered batter with handle touching the food product. Employee removed handle from the food at the time of inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in frying station. Employee cleaned microwave at the time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water and debris in bottom of both reach in coolers in bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tempura and chicken tender powdered batters in containers not properly labeled. Operator labeled container at the time of inspection.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Approximately 6 pieces of grouper.
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. Approximately 6 pieces of grouper. See stop sale.
Condensation not disposed of according to law. Condensation in walk in freezer, dripping in hotel pan.
Water leaking from faucet in two compartment sink in the prep station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and fish batter not labeled. Operator printed and placed labels at the time of inspection.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink dispenser in front line of kitchen and waitress station in dining area soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over cooking area with accumulation of dust and dirt.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed unopened package / bowl of ramen noodles on shelf on top of spices above prep area. Operator removed ramen noodles during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking water into Sani bucket under three compartment sink.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Pico de gallo on fry station make table 45F, per manager pico in cooler over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo on fry station make table 45F, per manager pico in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on interior sides of flour bin. Flour bins sent to dish area for cleaning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on expo line in soiled holster. Manager had scoop and holster cleaned at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on shelves in walk-in cooler. Soiled plastic wrap over touch pads and computer screens on cook line. Interior of ice scoop holster on expo line soiled with mold like substance. All items cleaned or discarded at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Pan of ribs and pan of crab cakes in walk-in cooler. Manager covered items at time of inspection.
Vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over salad station.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Floor covering coming up by fry station.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Salad station: blue cheese crumbles 48F, sliced pepper jack cheese 49F, per manager items in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station: blue cheese crumbles 48F, sliced pepper jack cheese 49F, per manager items in cooler over night. See stop sale. In fry station drawers: raw chicken tenders 45F, raw catfish 41F, per manager less than4 hours, sent to freezer at time of inspection. New temps after 30 minutes: chicken 36F, fish 40F,
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Cristol Dalton expired 6-7-24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of grease/residue in pasta pot. Manager sent pot to dish pit for cleaning.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish pit sink, under ice machine, under oven.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dining area in corner by table 62.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop sitting in dirty water in tray on ice machine. Manager washed all items at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and steam table. Manager removed knife at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris in water on tray used for ice scoop storage. Debris in unused water wells on steam table. Grease on unused microwaves in dry storage.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water lines leaking behind dish pit sink. Drain cover missing from bar floor drain, covered with duct tape.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Grease absorbing paper trays not discarded after 4 hours. Per employee some in use trays from previous day. All old trays discarded at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo bowl used as scoop in sugar. Manager discarded bowl at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice scoop handle in server station. Handle/pipe attachment at bar pick up area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line behind three compartment sink leaking.
Aug 30, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté station make table: linguine 49F, approximately 10 mins per manager. Moved to colder unit at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by a perforated pan with straws and food debris in it. Bartender removed relocated perforated pan to designated dump sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of peroxide sanitizer in dining area not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dining area on other side of wall from dish machine.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under soup hot holding table.
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