PAPARAZZI @ AQUA
15625 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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.
4 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023062127 | Jul 20, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unfinished wood on half wall under register.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed Chex mix made at home being sold in establishment.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed Chex mix being sold that was made at home.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing ice cream scoops in hand wash sink.
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 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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue liquid in spray bottle behind front counter with no label.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed behind front counter. No current copy of license available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink behind front counter with no sign.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed soufflé cups and lids stored on floor in kitchen.
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.