How many restaurants are in Panama City Beach?

Panama City Beach, Florida has 424 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Panama City Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Panama City Beach is 88.6%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Panama City Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Panama City Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Panama City Beach?

Waffle House has the most locations in Panama City Beach with 6 establishments.

How does Panama City Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Panama City Beach has a pass rate of 88.6%, which is 2.6 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Panama City Beach?

Food establishments in Panama City Beach have an average of 13.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Panama City Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Panama City Beach have been assessed $60,710 in fines across 166 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $387 and the largest single fine was $2,600.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Panama City Beach restaurants?

137 fire safety violations have been documented across 76 food establishments in Panama City Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Panama City Beach inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Panama City Beach, Florida has 124 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 231 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Panama City Beach?

FDACS has issued 60 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Panama City Beach. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Panama City Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Panama City Beach Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Panama City Beach, Florida has 424 food establishments with 5,581 inspections on record. The pass rate is 88.6%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings on May 14, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

424Facilities

5,579Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

88.6%Pass Rate

3.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Sandbar Seafood House & Deli	65	373	4
Oishi Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar	35	161	4
Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine	48	192	3
Pizzeria Bella Napoli	44	174	3
Jin Jin Super King Buffet	39	226	2

Panama City Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Panama City Beach 88.6% Pass Rate 88.6%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Panama City Beach 3.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.2

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Panama City Beach 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Panama City Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	Mr Puff's	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Home2 Suites Panama City Beach	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Hardee's	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Boricuba Cafe INC	0	Call Back - Complied
May 5	Palmetto Inn and Suites	2	Warning Issued
May 4	Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	Great White Pizza	0	Call Back - Complied
May 4	Ms. Newby's Liquors	3	Warning Issued
May 4	Flamingo Hotel Tower	0	Call Back - Complied

Panama City Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	38,700
36	Proper ventilation	35,935
08	Proper hand/arm washing	35,531
03	Employee health reporting	33,484
23	Chemical properly stored	32,567

Panama City Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

166Actions on Record

$60,710Total Fines

$387Avg Fine

$2,600Largest Fine

86Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 14, 2025	Taqueria Esmeralda	$800	6--2024058165
Sep 24, 2025	McGuires Irish Pub of Panama City Beach	$400	6--2025064672
Feb 9, 2026	J Michael`s	$400	6--2025074800
Aug 26, 2025	Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Restaurant	$400	6--2025054974
Feb 4, 2026	Bella Roma Tuscan Grill	$400	6--2025083396
Oct 6, 2025	Sharkys Beachfront Restaurant	$400	6--2025068130
Nov 10, 2025	Shoreline Bar and Grill	$360	6--2025074903
Mar 27, 2026	Pizzeria Bella Napoli	$320	6--2025086782
Nov 19, 2025	Barefoot on the Beach	$200	6--2025074791
Mar 11, 2026	Carrabba's Italian Grill #6051	$200	6--2026011026

Panama City Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

137Fire Violations

76Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	84
Propane tank stored inside building	18
Missing boiler certificate/report	13
Other fire safety violation	12
Exit blocked or locked	9
Cooking without hood suppression	1

Panama City Beach Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Panama City Beach has 124 FDACS-regulated facilities with 231 inspections on record and 60 stop-sale orders issued.

124Retail Facilities

231FDACS Inspections

60Stop-Sale Orders

Panama City Beach FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Dec 5, 2025	360 Fuel Store Establishment #: 388353	OPEN AIR COOLER (TURBO AIR)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Dec 5, 2025	360 Fuel Store Establishment #: 388353	Vape (Mellow Fellow)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 5, 2025	360 Fuel Store Establishment #: 388353	Hemp Vape (Torch)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 5, 2025	360 Fuel Store Establishment #: 388353	PB & J Burst (Mellow Fellow)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 5, 2025	360 Fuel Store Establishment #: 388353	THC Seltzer (Crescent 9 Strawberry)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 5, 2025	360 Fuel Store Establishment #: 388353	THC Seltzer (Crescent 9 Rasberry Lime)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 5, 2025	360 Fuel Store Establishment #: 388353	THC Drink (Drink Brez)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 5, 2025	360 Fuel Store Establishment #: 388353	THCP Flower (Cali Valley Holy Gelato)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 5, 2025	360 Fuel Store Establishment #: 388353	THC Seltzer (Cheech & Chong High Dry)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 2, 2025	Cloud 9 Smoke & Vape Establishment #: 405304	Gummies (Sivan Cherry)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

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Panama City Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	19
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	15
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	13
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	13
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	10

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Panama City Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Winn-Dixie	3	170	584
Dollar General	3	57	2,871
Publix	1	30	875
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Target	1	15	249
Walmart	1	77	608
Auntie Annes	1	0	64
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084

All Florida retail food chains →

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Panama City Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Waffle House	6	605
McDonalds	4	236
Subway	4	138
Hampton Inn	3	70
Dunkin	3	208
Springhill Suites	2	65
Holiday Inn	2	45
La Quinta	2	86
Buffalo Wild Wings	1	108
Checkers	1	46

Panama City Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Panama City Beach?: Panama City Beach, Florida has 424 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Panama City Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Panama City Beach is 88.6%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Panama City Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Panama City Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Panama City Beach?: Waffle House has the most locations in Panama City Beach with 6 establishments.
How does Panama City Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Panama City Beach has a pass rate of 88.6%, which is 2.6 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Panama City Beach?: Food establishments in Panama City Beach have an average of 13.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Panama City Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Panama City Beach have been assessed $60,710 in fines across 166 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $387 and the largest single fine was $2,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Panama City Beach restaurants?: 137 fire safety violations have been documented across 76 food establishments in Panama City Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Panama City Beach inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Panama City Beach, Florida has 124 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 231 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Panama City Beach?: FDACS has issued 60 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Panama City Beach. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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