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TROPICAL DRINKS BAR LLC

2117 E 3 ST, Panama City FL 32401 · 850-300-8777

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1304362
Grade history
NOV 23
MAY 24
JAN 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. (Blood Borne Pathogens bodily fluid spill kit).
Intermediate/11-27-4
Crack window in poor repair lobby.
Basic/36-60-5
Sep 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · Observed no proof of the food manager certification. Time Extended
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High priority/14-31-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corn and diced tomatoes onions and bell peppers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1

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.