PHO PIER 77
19932 FRONT BEACH ROAD, Panama City Beach FL 32413
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Two live, small flying insects found in the following locations: one in the dining area, close to the bathrooms, and one in the cook line.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately eight droppings found in the bar area; three on a soda box, and five on the floor.
May 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately eight droppings found in the bar area; three on a soda box, and five on the floor.
Two live, small flying insects found in the following locations: one in the dining area, close to the bathrooms, and one in the cook line.
Objectionable odors in the women's bathroom, the kitchen, and the walk in area.
One dead roach on the entrance of the bar area, one dead roach in the window over the powder mixes reach in cooler at the bar.
Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen with water damage.
Several vents and ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, and mold-like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Two boxes of to go does, and five boxes of containers with kids stored on the floor next to bar area.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside handwashing sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stored in plastic container inside walk-in cooler without date mark.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed one ceiling tile in kitchen not smooth easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in kitchen tile peeling between dish machine and make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 containers of frozen soup stored outside for thawing per operator. Operator placed in walk-in cooler during inspection.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sinks can not.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen between dish machine and make bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile peeling in kitchen between dish machine and make bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple cambros, bowls and pots stored outside with out protection.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened drink with straw stored on shelf above make bar next to expo dishes.
Employee personal food stored in upright glass cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame is built up with ice.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Food containers and cups stored on floor next to bar near kitchen entry.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on prep table next to cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Cold hold- upright freezer- wontons, wrapped shrimp and spring rolls stored un covered.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area located outside in closet room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. We mop stored in bucket outside kitchen back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sliced beef stored in upright reach in cooler not labeled.
May 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. 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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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 server and 2 cooks, no proof of current food handler training.
Apr 17, 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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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 server and 2 cooks, no proof of current food handler training.
Mar 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee scrubbed hands with a lemon stored on side of hand wash sink, no soap afterwards. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands with soap.
Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. No invoice provided for greenish-brown sauce in Huy Fong Foods sriracha bottle. See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed dishes in bar hand wash sink. Discussed with employee, employee rehashed dishes in dish machine.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. No invoice provided for greenish-brown Huy Fong Foods sriracha. See Stop Sale.
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. Walk-in cooler: Fresh stick noodles 47F, per employees noodles delivered previous day. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Fresh stick noodles 47F, per employees noodles delivered previous day. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris behind slicer blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bartender/server washing dishes in bar hand wash sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 2-13-25
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance on cart near bathrooms.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water knob not working at kitchen hand wash sink. Cold side temperature 72F.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on tiles in women's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above back door to kitchen soiled.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table near dish pit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine racks soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sriracha bottles reused for greenish-brown sauce.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons and forks behind bar stored food contact surface up.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area shelf: cooked beef 70F, per employee beef cooked approximately 1 hour prior. Moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in women's room stall.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 server and 2 cooks, no proof of current food handler training.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled soap dispenser at cook line hand wash sink. Soiled walk-in cooler shelves. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter and in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stock in walk in cooler not labeled. Owner stated it was made 3-1 and placed label on product.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of fyer oil stored outside and a container of liquid margarine stored on floor in kitchen area next to storage shelves.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of lid of line cooler soiled.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food inside the walk in freezer.
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.
Soap bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,by the three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair on the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on the cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
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