Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
13312 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach has accumulated 192 violations across 48 inspections since 2016, averaging 4 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach and rodent activity. The restaurant has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $1,720 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,200. Hand washing and proper utensil sanitation have been the most frequently cited violations.
Most recent closure: June 27, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
This Facility
4
violations / inspection
4 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg
3.13
violations / inspection
3.13 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Bay County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach: Emergency Closure History (3)
Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $1,720.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025001024 | $120.00 | Dec 19, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2019035652 | — | Jun 27, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 6--2019022684 | — | Apr 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2019001368 | — | Jan 8, 2019 | Tampa | |
| 6--2018020567 | — | Apr 9, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2017057725 | $1,200.00 | Dec 5, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 6--2017044290 | $400.00 | Aug 28, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (48)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 12 inspections38 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach last shut down?
- Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach was last shut down on June 27, 2019 for 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 Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach had?
- Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach has had 48 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach find?
- Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,720.00 in fines.
- How much has Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach been fined?
- Cool Running's Caribbean Cuisine in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $1,720.00 across 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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