American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach

Last inspected:

473 N Richard Jackson Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Overview

American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach operates a 309-seat restaurant with 33 inspections on record between 2016 and March 2026, during which inspectors documented 200 total violations—an average of 6.1 per inspection, above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once, on September 28, 2018, for roach and rodent activity. A single disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone (October 2018) and frayed/spliced electrical wires (September 2018).

High-priority violations have dominated the recent inspection pattern. Employee health violations—specifically employee health reporting and improper hand/arm washing—were cited in 5 of the past 7 inspections. Consumer advisory violations (indicating failure to notify diners of specific food safety risks) appeared in 6 of the most recent 8 inspections. Proper cooking temperature violations and employee health policy violations also recurred. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 15 violations (4 high-priority), but a follow-up inspection on March 5, 2026 showed Call Back - Complied with zero violations.

Most recent closure: September 28, 2018 for roach & rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
200Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg 3.13 violations / inspection 3.13 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Bay County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach & rodent activity 10:47:00

American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2018051588 $400.00 Sep 28, 2018 Fort Lauderdale

American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Taped and capped wires hanging under cook line in plate storage area.

American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 7 inspections42 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach last inspected?
American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach last shut down?
American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach was last shut down on September 28, 2018 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach had?
American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach find?
American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach been fined?
American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has American Charlie LLC in Panama City Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Montego Bay Seafood House & Oyster Bar (2018).

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