PATCHES PUB AND GRILL
4723 THOMAS DR, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 8508661999
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 21 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
4 Live, small flying insects found around kitchen and bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023046505 | Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | $200 |
| 6--2019034325 | Jun 17, 2019 | Aug 5, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machines next to the screened kitchen door. Operator ceased the use of the ice machines for proper cleanup at the time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in cook line.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on the floor at the following locations: both bar areas, near fries reach in freezers, and the drink storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in several reach in freezers and reach in coolers throughout the kitchen with the presence of buildup and mold-like substance.
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Stored food not covered. Cheesecake stored in reach in freezer on pizza station not covered. Operator covered item at the time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rag on cutting board in pizza station.
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling trash cans failed to wash hands prior to engaging with cooking food.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation in walk in cooler falling over wings boxes.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In walk in cooler, moist unsealed piece of wood on the ceiling, moist unsealed wood inside door frame, unsealed and moist concrete on the floor, and corrosion evidenced in the rust that has pitted the inside of the door.
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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. Reduced oxygen packaged ahi tuna and grouper thawed in the packaging under running water.
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. Reduced oxygen packaged ahi tuna and grouper thawed in the packaging under running water. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in the wall next to cooking line with grease, dust and food buildup.
Several ceiling tiles show damage or are in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Walk in cooler ceiling and walls soiled with mold-like substance. Walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris and buildup.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sliced bell peppers in the lowboy adjacent to the grill in the cooking line. Worker moved shrimp to the bottom and the bell peppers over it at the time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four pieces of grouper and four bags of yellowfin tuna thawed and not removed from their packaging. Kitchen manager threw the fish away at the time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance around the nozzles of the soda dispenser located in the outside bar area.
Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in the outside area adjacent from the cooking line.
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. Four pieces of grouper and four bags of yellowfin tuna thawed and not removed from their packaging. Kitchen manager threw the fish away at the time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Screen door that leads to the dumpster area from the cooking line with dust accumulation.
Nov 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2025Call 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
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added out door ice machine and soda dispenser.
Aug 1, 2025Call 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
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added out door ice machine and soda dispenser.
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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4 Live, small flying insects found around kitchen and bar area.
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. Called technician to come service machine and setup 3 compartment sink for sanitizing dish ware.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Nacho chips cooked off for service not covered for protection.
Smoker with grease on ground in back area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Southwest ranch located in walk in cooler at 44F and small containers of southwest ranch west ranch at 73F in ice bath at expo station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Southwest ranch in walk in cooler was 44F made 7-29 and small containers of southwest ranch were at 73F in ice bath but container not submerged in ice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle located on expo area not properly stored. Pesticide emitting strip next to drink area. Spoke with general manager and he removed both items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in room with pizza oven had a storage pan in sink. Used for other purposes.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added out door ice machine and soda dispenser.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping on floor in walk in cooler not draining properly. Ice machine in back area leaking condensation.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink in food prep area above food cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food stored in walk in cooler not stored more than 6 inches from the floor box of shell eggs, soda bottle, and drink machine mix.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler by pizza oven.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Machine out back of kitchen area with no cover.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dry wiping cloth used to clean cutting board in kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Swai fish stored in walk in cooler not covered for protection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry in mop sink out side by mop sink.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Iced on cook line, shrimp 50F, per manager shrimp in location for 3.5 hours. Moved to reach in cooler for cooling, down to 46F in 30 minutes at 4 hour time mark. See stop sale,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Iced on cook line, shrimp 50F, per manager shrimp in location for 3.5 hours. Moved to reach in cooler for cooling, down to 46F in 30 minutes at 4 hour time mark. See stop sale,
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside back door.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and pitchers in outside bar handwashing sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas tank by ice machine. Operator removed gas tank at time of inspection.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Call 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
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on weekly special menu not identified as raw/undercooked.
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects observed in hallway area behind outside bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On stool: chicken wings 64F, less than 4 hours. Employee placed chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided form.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on weekly special menu not identified as raw/undercooked.
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. Observed 4 bartender/servers, 2 cooks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in salsa container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on pizza cutting board. Manager discarded drink at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler latch broken, walk-in cooler door in disrepair/rusted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks behind bar not inverted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink.
Jul 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink.
Jun 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink.
Jun 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza low 1 door: tuna dip 55F, cooked chicken 50F, Cook line cooler: sliced tomatoes 48F, Shredded cheese 48F, All items less than 2 hours per manager, moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink.
Jun 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza low 1 door: tuna dip 55F, cooked chicken 50F, Cook line cooler: sliced tomatoes 48F, Shredded cheese 48F, All items less than 2 hours per manager, moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under water heater.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of dark residue inside grooves on soda gun nozzle. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from area between pizza and prep/dish area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved outside, pizza oven placed in former ice machine location, additional ice machine in storage hallway, dish machine added by three compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Unfinished ceiling in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, in walk-in cooler.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 1 door pizza cooler and in upright glass door pizza cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Opening in wall for sump pump type equipment by A/C unit.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Walk-in cooler ceiling not finish or smooth. Walk-in cooler cooler rusted. Screen door made of unfinished wood. Multiple holes in walls in dining area and around bar.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Behind ice machine. Gap beneath back door.
Aug 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 total live flying insects in the following locations: 4 live around trash can by three compartment sink, 3 live around clean pan rack outside walk-in cooler, 1 live on bar.
Aug 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 total live flying insects in the following locations: 4 live around trash can by three compartment sink, 3 live around clean pan rack outside walk-in cooler, 1 live on bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and/or mold like substance. Mold like slimy substance above doorway from main walk-in to small walk-in room.
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. Observed grouper in vacuum sealed bags with label indicating it is to be removed before thawing. Employee cut all bags open at time of inspection.
Grease/residue build up on floor in secondary small walk-in cooler room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and debris build up under stove eyes.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door open in dry storage/freezer room by kitchen.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch on interior of exhaust fan in kitchen by back door.
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.