PAPA JOE'S
9600 S THOMAS DRIVE, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 850-774-3052
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 14 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. Raw ground beef over fish in upright reach in. Ground beef moved to bottom during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires quaternary test strips for three compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 fish in upright reach in. Ground beef moved to bottom during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per employee, bottle contains sanitizer. Labeled at time of inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested under 150ppm. More sanitizer added to solution. Tested at 200ppm.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Wheels partly buried in dirt. Skirt attached to side of unit buried in dirt.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in steam table 102F, less than 1 hour. Employee returned rice to microwave for reheating,
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. No proof for food handlers on unit at time of inspection Sharine and Dwayne
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance in pan used for storing wooden skewers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wooden skewers stored in pan with mold like substance.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean spatulas stored in crack between counter and steam table. Employee removed spatulas 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.