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
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025012810 | Feb 18, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $200 |
| 6--2025000982 | Dec 17, 2024 | May 1, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket of sanitizer in expo area tested at over 500ppm. Diluted to 400ppm.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Glasses stored by handwash sinks at bar.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cloth tortilla pouch used for warming tortillas.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
Floor tiles broken and soft spots in floor in corner of cook line.
Standing water in bottom of upright 3 door reach-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil on grill not labeled.
Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher in corner by grill, blocked by pole and hand wash sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink. Paper towels restocked at time of inspection.
No soap provided at bar handwash sink. Manager provided soap 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. 3 cooks on duty during inspection, per manager hired over 60 days.
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.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on pastry reach in cooler gaskets.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to dish machine.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 6 tanks in kitchen not secure.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed loose tiles on floor in front of reach in cooler with chicken wings.
Stored food not covered. Observed queso dip in steam well with no lid. Manager added lid.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pan with no handle being used in flour bag as utensil.
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.
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.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pairs of tongs stored on handle of oven. Employee removed.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose hooked up underneath hand wash sink.
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.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over flour containers.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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/
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.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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/
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.
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.
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