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PINK PELICAN ICE CREAM BAR

543 N RICHARD JACKSON BLVD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 6153902171

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1305588
Grade history
AUG 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in under soda machine: milk 47F/48F, per manager milk in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food placed in soiled container/equipment as evident by ice cream on interior of Oreo cookie crumble jar below level of product. Per manager jar was filled on previous night. See stop sale.
High priority/08B-27-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food placed in soiled container/equipment as evident by ice cream on interior of Oreo cookie crumble jar below level of product. Per manager jar was filled on previous night. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing pitcher and utensils in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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. Lincoln and Kayla lacking food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Approximately 20 flies on sticky strip in dish area. Discarded during inspection.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups/bowls used as scoops in bins of toppings in dry storage.
Basic/14-01-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach cooler and counter. Knives removed at time of inspection.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice cream on exterior of topping jars.
Basic/23-03-4
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Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Reach in under soda machine: milk 47F/48F, per manager milk in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in under soda machine: milk 47F/48F, per manager milk in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing out coffee machine drip tray in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit under soda machine.
Basic/05-09-4
Jul 24, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with liquid near 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed large amounts of ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed ice cream scoops stored in standing water.
Basic/10-03-4
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufle cup used for portioning in nuts. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shirt stored on counter in prep area. Manger removed shirt.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored in between two cooler tops. Manager removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed two sanitizer buckets stored on food prep counters. Manager moved to bottom shelves.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site

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.