Winn Dixie # in Panama City Beach

Last inspected:

17184 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Part of: Winn-Dixie Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Winn-Dixie #0494 in Panama City Beach has 5 inspections on record between September 2023 and December 2025, with 13 total violations and no stop-sale orders. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 documented 4 violations, all corrected on site: hot-held items in the deli self-service case were found below the required 135°F minimum, including chicken tenders at 102°F–118°F, meatballs at 128°F, and mashed potatoes at 132°F; sandwiches in the retail cooler prepared 30 minutes prior were measured at 44°F and 48°F instead of 41°F or below; and written procedures for time-based temperature control were not available for deli holding practices. The manager placed undersized sandwiches in the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling and confirmed all deli hot items were made within the preceding hour. A priority foundation violation for missing written procedures was marked as a repeat finding. Two earlier inspections in May 2024 identified hot-held chicken sandwiches at 120°F and handwashing sink deficiencies, including a chemical spray hose left in a produce sink and missing paper towels at a bakery sink—all corrected during those inspections. A September 2023 routine inspection found backflow prevention issues on a mop sink faucet. All violations across the record have been corrected on site, indicating responsive management.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
13Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Winn Dixie # in Panama City Beach: FDACS Inspection History (5)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail deli cooler: Assorted sandwiches found in retail cooler made thirty minutes prior were not at 41F or less. (Ham slider internal temperature of 44F, turkey slider internal temperature of 48F and turkey/swiss internal temperature of 48F.) COS: Manager asked employee to put sandwiches in walk in freezer for rapid cooling to bring to proper temperature of 41F or below.
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Deli hot self serve case: Multiple hot held items not held at temperature of 135F or above. (Chicken tenders fried internal temperatures of 102F-118F, meatballs internal temperature of 128F, mashed potatoes internal temperature of 132F, french fries with internal temperatures of 104F-120F, and collard greens with internal temperatures of 120F-128F.) COS: Manager stated all food was made 1 hour prior and had employees reheat food to proper temperature.
3-501.19(A) Written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained onsite, or made available upon request for the use of time without temperature control as the public health control for holding or displaying time/temperature control for safety food; or written procedures do not specify methods of compliance. 3-501.19(A) PfPfRepeat
Deli: Written procedures are not available with process or methods used for holding food on time as a public health control for multiple time marked items in hot case in front of deli.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11Repeat
Bakery walk in cooler: Multiple cases of food stored on floor of walk in cooler in bakery.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ERIC BURGESS

Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5140053. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DOUGLAS HULSER

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Standard led visit

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Retail: Chicken sandwich in hot case observed at an internal temperature of 120 degrees F. Cos - Product was voluntarily discarded. Hot wings, potato wedges and breaded wings placed on hot case at 9 am observed at an internal temperatures of 130 degrees F at 9:45 am. Cos - product was removed and reheated to 165 degrees F. x
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Produce: Water hose with chemical spray attachment left sitting in hand wash sink near entrance to produce cooler. Cos - Hose was removed from sink
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Bakery : Paper towels not provided at hand wash sink

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Bakery: Rubber spatula was not stored inverted in holder
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail/Back area - Water stained ceiling tiles in multiple location. Tiles missing near food service area
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Deli : dust build up on a/c vent near ware wash sink, Ice build up in deli freezer . Receiving : Cobweb build up along top of walls .
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MICHAEL CENTER

Comments: Conducted an Emergency Assessment in response to January 9th Severe Weather Event.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: BRUCE ROBINSON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Concerns listed in request 5101986 were discoursed with management. Reviewed previous three rated inspections with management.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Bakery - Observed utensils stored directly on shelf and hanging from "S" hooks in high traffic area. COS, Utensils were washed, rinsed, sanitized and stored properly.
4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12
Back Room - Produce Area - Observed scored cutting boards. Discussed with management, boards were washed, rinsed and sanitized.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Back Room - Mop Sink - Observed multiple splitters on faucet with one in line backflow present on faucet.

Winn Dixie # in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Winn Dixie # in Panama City Beach last inspected?
Winn Dixie # 0494 in Panama City Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 16, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Winn Dixie # in Panama City Beach had?
Winn Dixie # 0494 in Panama City Beach has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Winn Dixie # in Panama City Beach find?
Winn Dixie # 0494 in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 16, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Winn Dixie # in Panama City Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Winn Dixie # 0494 in Panama City Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Winn Dixie # in Panama City Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Winn Dixie # 0494 in Panama City Beach are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P.

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