Big Easy in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
8744 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408Big Easy in Panama City Beach has a concerning recent history marked by a major violation spike in January 2026. The facility recorded 27 violations during a routine inspection on January 16, 2026, including five high-priority findings covering management awareness, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory failures, and employee health policy. The violations prompted a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up inspection five days later on January 21, 2026 found full compliance, resulting in a Call Back - Complied outcome. Across 16 total inspections since 2021, the facility accumulated 45 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations recurred across multiple inspections: management awareness appeared in at least three separate inspections (2026, 2022), and employee health policy violations (reporting and hand washing) were documented in 2026, 2025, and 2022. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 was completed with no further action required after correcting prior violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Easy in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Big Easy in Panama City Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Big Easy in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Big Easy in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Easy in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Big Easy in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Big Easy in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Easy in Panama City Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Big Easy in Panama City Beach had?
- Big Easy in Panama City Beach has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Easy in Panama City Beach find?
- Big Easy in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Big Easy in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Big Easy in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V28 (Water supply) mean?
- Violation 28 (Water supply) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/28.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has Big Easy in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Big Easy in Panama City Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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