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SENOR FROGS- MEXICAN FOOD & FIESTA

15005 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850-502-5555

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305829
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by two live roaches found in the following locations: one on side of plastic tub in front of cook line, one on wall in front of cook line. Repeat violation from 12-17-24.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025012810Feb 18, 2025Jul 29, 2025$200
6--2025000982Dec 17, 2024May 1, 2025$400

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket of sanitizer in expo area tested at over 500ppm. Diluted to 400ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Glasses stored by handwash sinks at bar.
Basic/24-27-4
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cloth tortilla pouch used for warming tortillas.
Basic/14-13-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 86F, employee changed steam table and turned temperature up.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Thawed vacuum sealed salmon in grill drawers. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Clean equipment stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Sheet pans and large lexans stored in covered area outside back door.
Basic/24-24-4
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. Thawed vacuum sealed salmon in grill drawers. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles broken and soft spots in floor in corner of cook line.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of upright 3 door reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil on grill not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher in corner by grill, blocked by pole and hand wash sink.
/45-06-4
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by two live roaches found in the following locations: one on side of plastic tub in front of cook line, one on wall in front of cook line. Repeat violation from 12-17-24.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 19, 2025 · No roach activity observed upon callback. Admin Complaint
Feb 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Kitchen dish machine tested at 0ppm. Machine primed during inspection and tested at 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by two live roaches found in the following locations: one on side of plastic tub in front of cook line, one on wall in front of cook line. Repeat violation from 12-17-24.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon and mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink. Paper towels restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at bar handwash sink. Manager provided soap at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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. 3 cooks on duty during inspection, per manager hired over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle observed in flour bin. Manager removed scoop at time of inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon and mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near dish pit, near pastry station, and at bar. Floor soft in broken tile area near pastry station.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on pastry reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024■ 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. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in the following areas: 14 inside upright refrigerator not in use in kitchen, three on floor underneath upright refrigerator in kitchen, one on wall behind salad cooler in kitchen and two inside wall corner guard in back of kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2024 · Observed 3 live roaches during inspection. One under stand up refrigerator in kitchen, one in back of kitchen on wall near dry storage and one on back wall over reach in cooler. Time Extended
Dec 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 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 priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in the following areas: 14 inside upright refrigerator not in use in kitchen, three on floor underneath upright refrigerator in kitchen, one on wall behind salad cooler in kitchen and two inside wall corner guard in back of kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to dish machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in glue trap in storage area in back of kitchen.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 6 tanks in kitchen not secure.
Basic/51-11-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on wall next to coke boxes in dry storage area, one dead roach inside upright refrigerator in kitchen and one dead roach on wall behind salad cooler.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed loose tiles on floor in front of reach in cooler with chicken wings.
Basic/36-17-5
Stored food not covered. Observed queso dip in steam well with no lid. Manager added lid.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed spicy salsa held over 7 days. Employee discarded at time of inspection.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pan with no handle being used in flour bag as utensil.
Basic/14-01-5
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. Observed drink without top on cook line next to pizza oven.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed food employee with phone on prep table. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed service fee being added to bill without disclosing this on the menu. It does show on receipt but states not an obligation.
Basic/55-01-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pairs of tongs stored on handle of oven. Employee removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow water draining in floor drain of hand wash sink on back line next to grill.
Basic/29-20-5
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41F degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken at 62F held overnight in upright cooler. Manager threw away.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance inside soda nozzle at bar. Manager had employee clean all soda guns and holders.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose hooked up underneath hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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 thawed mahi still in ROP packaging with instructions to remove from package when thawing.
Basic/06-09-1
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over flour containers.
Basic/35B-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf with extra plates under hot holding with food debris on it.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 14, 2023 · Observed no one on duty at this time with a manager food certificate. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Time Extended
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/. Observed main kitchen remodel with no plan review submitted.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 14, 2023 · Observed no plan submitted at this time for establishment. Spoke to Lola in Plan Review to verify no file submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Time Extended
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. No training done with approved Florida Curriculum.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 14, 2023 · Observed one employee with Safestaff food employee training. Also observed 3 other employees with The Always Food Safe Company training for employees that is not an employee approved program for the state of Florida. Emailed manager a copy of approved employee training. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 14, 2023Call 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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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. Prep kitchen added to remote storage area across the street. Observed prep tables, reach in coolers, oven, three compartment sink, handwash sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2022 · No plan submitted at this time. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 9, 2023 · Spoke with Brianna in plan review. There is no file for this establishment that has been submitted. Restaurant still doing renovations at this time and not opening until March. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 26, 2023 · Observed copy of deficiency letter sent on June 5, 2023. Under 1524589 application file 352798. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 14, 2023 · Observed previous plan review denied. Spoke to Lola Willingham in plan review to verify. No other plan review has been submitted. Admin Complaint
Sep 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 14, 2023 · Observed no one on duty at this time with a manager food certificate. Time Extended
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/. Observed main kitchen remodel with no plan review submitted.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 14, 2023 · Observed no plan submitted at this time for establishment. Spoke to Lola in Plan Review to verify no file submitted. Time Extended
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. No training done with approved Florida Curriculum.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 14, 2023 · Observed one employee with Safestaff food employee training. Also observed 3 other employees with The Always Food Safe Company training for employees that is not an employee approved program for the state of Florida. Emailed manager a copy of approved employee training. Time Extended

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.