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POSEY'S UP THE CREEK

1506 COASTAL HWY, Panacea FL 32346 · 850-984-5243

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7500290
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
MAY 25
MAR 26
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Testing 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sherrie miller
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Shelf under heat lamp.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Hole in wall by walk-in cooler.
Basic/35B-04-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Basic/29-19-4
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw mullet in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food items during inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes 60F, coleslaw 46F, shredded lettuce 55F, sliced american cheese 68F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 60F, coleslaw 46F, shredded lettuce 55F, and sliced american cheese 68F in make table at kitchen area at 2:15. Per employee coleslaw held since 1:45 and all other food items held since 9:00. Manager moved coleslaw to walk in cooler during inspection. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed building extension next to three compartment sink area. Floor drains and prep sink installed in room extension.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Some clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout prep and dish area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at kitchen area and in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink uninstalled in storage area.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed dish machine leaking.
Basic/29-08-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- storage rack beside steam well.
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas and in walk in coolers.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Basic/33-31-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5

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.