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PAPARAZZI @ AQUA

15625 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413

Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · 7 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1305973
Grade history
JUL 23
APR 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023062127Jul 20, 2023Jan 16, 2024$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed bartender carry a dog through premises including behind front counter food preparation area and dish area and back to bar. Observed dog in baby play pin at bar.
Intermediate/35A-01-4/Admin Complaint
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unfinished wood on half wall under register.
Basic/36-30-4
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 21, 2023 · No proof of food handler certification at time of callback. 1 food handler working at time of inspection hired since March per employee. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 25, 2023 · Observed no employee training done at this time. Admin Complaint
Sep 21, 2023Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 21, 2023 · No proof of food handler certification at time of callback. 1 food handler working at time of inspection hired since March per employee. Time Extended
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed Chex mix made at home being sold in establishment.
High priority/01A-03-4
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed Chex mix being sold that was made at home.
High priority/01B-04-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing ice cream scoops in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Intermediate/22-38-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue liquid in spray bottle behind front counter with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed behind front counter. No current copy of license available.
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink behind front counter with no sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed soufflé cups and lids stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/25-05-4

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.