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THOMAS DONUT & SNACK SHOP

19208 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City FL 32413 · 850-234-8039

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1300227
Grade history
JUN 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
3 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2018037810Jul 16, 2018Jan 18, 2019$400
6--2017013797Mar 15, 2017Apr 17, 2017$600

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at cook line handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cole slaw scoop handle stored in product. Employee removed scoop handle from product during inspection.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of straws and case of paper towels on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All spired January 2025
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Operator to work on getting employees trained. Time Extended
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
3 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ham and cooked egg in cook line reach in. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad made 9-6-25 and pimento cheese made 9-7-25 not date marked by 9-9-25. Operator marked products with dates at time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All spired January 2025
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored in soiled holster. Operator had both items washed at time of inspection.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior on ice scoop holster soiled. Operator had item washed at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of walk in freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler has unsealed concrete floors.
Basic/36-02-5
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger stored over RTE dressings in reach in cooler in kitchen. Also raw shrimp stored over RTE shredded lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved all raw items to bottom shelves.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handle in sugar and flour containers. Manager took bowls out.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer inside restaurant missing seal around door.
Basic/14-11-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and seasonings not stored in plastic containers that are not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufle cup used as dispensing utensil in peppers. Employee removed and put utensil with handle in peppers.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint for some people engaged in food production. Manager gave all individuals a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured by drink machine in back kitchen area.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed food in boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic forks, knives and spoons not stored so consumers cannot touch food side of utensils.
Basic/25-06-4

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.