TALLY HO DRIVE IN REST
1449 HARRISON AVE, Panama City FL 32401 · (850)769-2437
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle maker.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups inside the beans and chili.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the prep area.
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Light not functioning in the prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour containers and the walk in cooler door needs cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle,prep sink.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Serving cups inside chili and bbq bean.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on fryer doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in the kitchen has flour build up and garbage can needs cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and cinnamon shakers not labeled. Employee label both shakers.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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/
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook-line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on the door of the fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Garbage cans in the kitchen outer surface and the fans building up with flour needs cleaning.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair,above the walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice,in the ice bin on the front line area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack on the cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on the counter top. Employee stored wet towels correctly.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container containing toxic substance not labeled at employee hand sink front line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic serving cup dispense food on the cook line,chicken gizzards.
Ceiling tile missing, back kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling leaking water in the front entrance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, in front in the electrical panel.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Setting on top of the ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers not identified by name.
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.