PERSIS BIRYANI GRILL
1818 W 23 ST, Panama City FL 32405
Last inspected Jul 31, 2025 · 10 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.
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live on electrical outlet under rice warmers. 1 live inside tin foil box by back door. 2 live on thermometer next to microwave. 4 live around gaskets of reach cooler by prep sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024031863 | May 22, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $800 |
| 6--2023042516 | Jul 13, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $800 |
| 6--2023002840 | Jan 11, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
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. Tilapia in upright cooler. See stop sale.
Three compartment sink leaking onto floor. Manager put pan under sink to catch dripping water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Restocked at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certificate Balaji
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. Tilapia in upright cooler. See stop sale.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand wash sink in dish area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water pooled near wall in dish area.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in three compartment sink tested at 10ppm. Employee added chlorine to solution, tested at 100ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by bucket/bus pan storage rack. Employee moved rack at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Employee restocked paper towels at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Employee restocked soap at time of inspection.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By hand wash sink in dish area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water on cook line at 86F. Cook increased heat under utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on upright cooler gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes in customer area not inverted. Employee inverted boxes at time of inspection.
May 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 server, 3 cooks with no certified food manager present. Repeat violation from 1-22-24 and 9-14-23
May 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live on electrical outlet under rice warmers. 1 live inside tin foil box by back door. 2 live on thermometer next to microwave. 4 live around gaskets of reach cooler by prep sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 server, 3 cooks with no certified food manager present. Repeat violation from 1-22-24 and 9-14-23
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by prep sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
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. 1 cook and one dishwasher with no proof of employee reporting agreement. Employees signed agreement at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Puréed cooked carrot and mango yogurt made 5-20-24, not date marked by 5-22-24.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 18 dead roaches found in the following locations: approximately 10 behind reach in cooler vent, 7 on dry storage floor around water heater, 1 inside unused reach in cooler by back door.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee began putting on gloves to pick herbs, no hand wash. Manager discussed with employee. Employee washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse pans and put away with no sanitizer step. Employee set up sanitizer sink and sanitized dishes.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 2 servers and 3 cooks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area. Restocked at time of inspection.
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. 4 employees working in establishment with no proof. Provided flyer to operator. All employees on duty signed agreement.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee obtained lid for cup.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse and put away metal food pan, no sanitizer step. Discussed with person in charge. Employee washed rinsed and sanitized pan properly.
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. Under rice warmer table: clarified butter 72F, per employee overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under rice warmer table: clarified butter 72F, per employee overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish pit blocked by stack of buckets. Employee relocated buckets at time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 1 server, 4cooks working at time of inspection, no manager on duty.
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. 6 employees working with no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided blank forms to person in charge. All employees signed at time of inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel in dish pit not dispensing. Employee fixed dispenser at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 cooks and 1 server/supervisor hired over 60 days working with no food handler training.
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 tilapia in upright reach in cooler, in vacuum sealed bags with a label indicating it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Employee cut all bags open at time of inspection.
Jul 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by 28 total live roaches found in the following locations: 3 live around electrical outlet under rice warmer, 1 live on rice warmer table, 6 live under package of Togo boxes next to expo microwave, 1 live on floor behind front counter by register, 2 live on threshold just inside back door, 10 live on microwave shelf by back door, 5 live around gaskets of two door cooler by back door.
Dead roaches on premises found in the following locations: 3 dead under Togo boxes by expo microwave. 2 dead stuck in duct tape lining door gasket on 4 door reach in freezer. 8 dead around water heater. 3 dead in non functioning reach in cooler by back door.
Jul 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On counter: clarified butter 82F, clarified in house from previous day, per employee no cooling step involved. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. On counter: clarified butter 82F, clarified in house from previous day, per employee no cooling step involved.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher wash and rinse frying pans, no sanitizer step. Employee rewashed dishes with sanitizer step.
Roach activity present as evidenced by 28 total live roaches found in the following locations: 3 live around electrical outlet under rice warmer, 1 live on rice warmer table, 6 live under package of Togo boxes next to expo microwave, 1 live on floor behind front counter by register, 2 live on threshold just inside back door, 10 live on microwave shelf by back door, 5 live around gaskets of two door cooler by back door.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by prep sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Dead roaches on premises found in the following locations: 3 dead under Togo boxes by expo microwave. 2 dead stuck in duct tape lining door gasket on 4 door reach in freezer. 8 dead around water heater. 3 dead in non functioning reach in cooler by back door.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used to line gasket on 4 door reach in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored with tea cups. Removed at time of inspection.
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