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Restaurant owners in Florida are not obligated to display inspection results where customers can view them. Therefore, each week, we offer this information to you.
For an exhaustive list of local restaurant inspections, including infractions that do not necessitate warnings or administrative measures, please visit ourBay County restaurant inspection website.
Here is the summary of recent health inspections in Bay County for the week of September 8-14, 2025. Keep in mind that some newer follow-up inspections might not be listed here.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation refers to an inspection report as a “snapshot” of the conditions that existed during the inspection. On any particular day, a business might have fewer or more violations than what is listed in their latest inspection. An inspection carried out on any given day may not accurately reflect the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
For complete restaurant inspection information, visit ourBay County restaurant inspection website.
Which restaurants in Bay County received top marks during their health inspections?
All of these restaurants met the required standards during their inspections conducted from September 8 to 14, with no violations identified.
- All American Diner, 15406 W Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach**
- Crepe and Cream, Mobile food serving vehicle
- Jin Jin Super King Buffet, 9802 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach**
- Pompano Joe’s Bay County, 16202 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach**
- Redroof Inn, 217 Highway 231, Panama City**
- Rollin Cuban, Mobile food serving vehicle
- Salty Chef, Mobile food serving vehicle
- Shores Grill and Bar, 9900 S Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach**
- Shores Grill and Bar Ice Cream Parlor, 9900 S Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach**
- Taqueria Yoel, Mobile food serving vehicle
** Restaurants that did not pass an inspection but succeeded in a subsequent inspection during the same week **
Which dining establishments in Bay County had critical violations?
All American Diner
15406 W Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Regular check on September 10th
A follow-up inspection is needed: The violations need additional evaluation, but they do not pose an immediate risk to the public.
Six violations in total, including two that require immediate attention
- High Priority – A Stop Sale was issued on time/temperature control for safety food because of temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food was not maintained, as the cold items were held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich cooler: ham at 47 degrees Fahrenheit, sliced white American cheese at 48 degrees Fahrenheit, French toast egg dip at 51 degrees Fahrenheit, sausage at 51 degrees Fahrenheit, gravy at 48 degrees Fahrenheit, and manager’s items in the cooler overnight. Refer to the Stop Sale.
- High Priority – Food that requires time/temperature control for safety is kept at a temperature higher than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich cooler: ham at 47 degrees Fahrenheit, sliced white American cheese at 48 degrees Fahrenheit, French toast egg dip at 51 degrees Fahrenheit, sausage at 51 degrees Fahrenheit, gravy at 48 degrees Fahrenheit, items managed by the manager left in the cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
JAA’s Kitchen
9956 Hutchinson Boulevard, Suite 400/B, Panama City Beach
Regular check on September 10
A follow-up inspection is needed: The violations need additional evaluation, but they do not pose an urgent risk to the public.
10 overall infractions, including two critical issues
- High Priority – Conducting operations with a Division of Hotels and Restaurants license that expired on June 1. **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority – A Stop Sale has been issued because the food is not in a wholesome, safe condition. Commercially processed, reduced oxygen packaged fish that has a label stating it should remain frozen until use is no longer frozen and has not been taken out of the reduced oxygen package. Thawed swai found in grill drawers. Refer to the Stop Sale.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
15463 Panama City Beach Parkway, Suite B, Panama City Beach
Regular check on September 11
A follow-up examination is needed: Infractions need additional assessment, but do not pose an urgent risk to the public.
Six violations in total, including three that are high priority
- Urgent – The chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine is not at the required minimum level. Stop using the dish machine for sanitization and implement manual sanitization until the machine is fixed and functioning correctly. Tested at 0 ppm. **Warning**
- High Priority – A Stop Sale has been issued because the food is not in a wholesome and safe condition. Commercially processed fish that is packaged in a reduced oxygen environment and labeled to remain frozen until use is no longer frozen and has not been taken out of the reduced oxygen packaging. Salmon stored in vacuum-sealed bags inside a walk-in cooler. Refer to the Stop Sale.
- High Priority – Hazardous material or chemical stored incorrectly. Steel cleaner, wood cleaner, and chlorine disinfectant placed above boxes of soda syrup. The employee relocated the chemicals during the inspection. **Fixed On-Site**
Thomas Donut & Snack Bar
19208 Front Beach Road, Panama City
Regular check on September 9
A follow-up inspection is needed: Infractions need additional evaluation, but they do not pose an urgent risk to the public.
Eight violations in total, including two that are of high priority
- Urgent – three small, flying insects spotted in the kitchen. **Warning**
- High Priority – Uncooked animal food was stored without proper separation from foods that are ready to eat. Raw chicken was placed above ham and a cooked egg in the cooking line area. An employee moved the chicken to the lower shelf during an inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Which organization conducts inspections on restaurants in Florida?
Regular monitoring and examination of restaurants is carried out by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health handles the investigation and management of foodborne illness outbreaks that occur in all food-related businesses.
How can I file a complaint about a filthy restaurant in Florida?
If you notice violations of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send out inspectors. Contact the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 orfile a complaint about a restaurant for health code violations online.
Read the complete story on ourrestaurant inspection database.
What is the significance of all the jargon used in Florida restaurant inspections?
Basic violationsAre those regarded as violating standard guidelines?
A warningis issued following an inspector’s documentation of infractions that need to be fixed by a specific deadline or within a defined period from when the inspection report was received.
An administrative complaintis a type of legal procedure initiated by the division. Failure to comply following a notice, a history of recurring infractions, or the presence of severe issues that require immediate attention could lead the division to file an administrative complaint against the business. According to the division’s website: “Addressing the violations is crucial, but penalties might still occur if the issues are resolved after the designated warning period has expired.”
An emergency order— when a restaurant is shut down by the inspector — stems from an urgent risk to the public. In this case, the director of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants has decided that the business must cease operations and any division license is put on hold to safeguard the health, safety, or well-being of the public.
A 24-hour follow-up inspection will take place following an emergency shutdown or license suspension.
This piece first was published on The News Herald:Four restaurants in Bay County receive urgent violations during state inspections
