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YAAD A SPICE

8800 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach FL 32407

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1350334
Grade history
DEC 23
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by 46 live roaches found in the following locations: 9 live on grey water tank under three compartment sink, 16 live under wooden table by fryer, 21 live under wooden table by hand wash sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $720

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026001427Oct 14, 2025Jan 29, 2026$120
6--2023059893Oct 17, 2023Dec 11, 2023$600

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026Call 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
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No hot water for entire unit. Maximum temperature of 82F reached.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 12, 2026 · Operator waiting for part to arrive before repair can be made. Operator expects part to arrive 3-18-26 Time Extended
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof for Shania Rhule.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No hot water for entire unit. Maximum temperature of 82F reached.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels by sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves
Basic/36-73-4
Dec 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Mobile unit permanently connected to plumbing at convenience store.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Operator to work on installing quick disconnects Time Extended/Return visit Dec 15, 2025 · Plumbing permanently connected to unit. Admin Complaint
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Mobile unit permanently connected to plumbing at convenience store.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Operator to work on installing quick disconnects Time Extended
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 5 live flying insects in mobile unit.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken feet stored in plastic grocery bag. Employee moved chicken feet to ziplock bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of degreaser and stainless steel polish in container with coconut.
High priority/41-10-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date on milk open days prior per employee.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwash sink. Dishes removed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Mobile unit permanently connected to plumbing at convenience store.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or movable from place to place.
Basic/51-36-1
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Low reach in: pasta salad 60F at 9:00am. Per operator cooling since approximately midnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop sale issued on cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Low reach in: pasta salad 60F at 9:00am. Per operator cooling since approximately midnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-36-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. Employee cleaned cutting board at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of fryer and sides of splash guards soiled with grease and food debris. Interior of upright reach in cooler soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs for smoker stored outside on side table of smoker. Employee replaced tongs with clean pair and relocated tongs to a clean covered pan.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator closed windows during inspection.
Basic/35B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in plastic grocery bags in freezer.
High priority/14-15-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Resupplied at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Gaps around back door to unit.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 18, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed hose from grey water tank going into storm drain. Manager removed hose from drain and closed valve to grey water tank
Intermediate/28-09-5/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 18, 2023 · Admin Complaint
Oct 17, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in split freezer/fridge. Manager moved eggs to bottom.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by 46 live roaches found in the following locations: 9 live on grey water tank under three compartment sink, 16 live under wooden table by fryer, 21 live under wooden table by hand wash sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat lamp hot holding: fried chicken 113F, per manager less than 1 hour.
High priority/03B-01-6
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed hose from grey water tank going into storm drain. Manager removed hose from drain and closed valve to grey water tank
Intermediate/28-09-5/Admin Complaint
Gap around sides of back door.
Basic/35B-01-4

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.