TACO BELL
4020 W 23RD STREET, Panama City FL 32405 · 850-763-1553
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance around the nozzles of freeze machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler with food buildup and debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet dripping in handwashing sink next to freeze machine.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink in the ware washing area has a water temperature of 64F.
Cloth drive thru curtain not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed license during inspection.
Fan guard in Walk In Cooler with accumulated food debris/dust. Drive through curtain soiled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle inside of the sugar bin.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids box stored on the floor in dry storage.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food contact surface soiled with food debris, mold like substance or slime.- on frozen freeze drink machine dispenser. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust or mold-like substance. Observed Vents in back kitchen area soiled with accumulated black mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed license during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Hand wash sink in dish pit leaking onto floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Shredded cheese scoop handle in product on make table. Manager removed scoop handle from product at time of inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe under dish pit hand wash sink disconnected. Manager reconnected pipe during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed non hazardous Kay Release Agent stored with chemicals including degreaser, graffiti remover, and bathroom cleaner. Manager moved release agent to proper location at time of inspection.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag of rice next to hand wash sink, no splash guard. Rice moved away from sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coffee on walk-in cooler shelf over cheese sauce. Employee removed drink at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Unable to view completion dates due to computer system maintenance.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in fries. Manager removed tong handles from product at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof for manager on duty Nichole Riner
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In broom storage corner by mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance in caulk around three compartment sink, on front of paper towel dispenser by three compartment sink, and on walk-in cooler shelf by door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. three compartment sink sprayer hose leaking, spraying on wall.
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.