Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach
8800 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach operated with an expired food permit across multiple inspections between April 2023 and May 2024. The facility was inspected three times on record, each citation addressing permit renewal requirements. A focused inspection in April 2023 documented six violations including missing handwashing soap and paper towels in the employee restroom, which was corrected on site. An emergency assessment conducted January 10, 2024 following severe weather confirmed the permit remained expired. A follow-up focused inspection May 9, 2024 again found the facility operating without a valid permit. The most recent inspection on May 9, 2024 was completed as a focused inspection addressing a consumer complaint.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
This Facility
0
violations / inspection
0 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg
3.13
violations / inspection
3.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Bay County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $720.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2026001427 | $120.00 | Oct 14, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 6--2023059893 | $600.00 | Oct 17, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Per Request #5113860, the inspector completed a Focused Inspection and addressed the issues in the Consumer Complaint with
the person in charge.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(a)(1), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. Please see comments.
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— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Conducted an Emergency Assessment in response to January 9th Severe Weather Event.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(a)(1), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
Operating without a valid food permit.
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— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Phone call with owner yielded a requested firm type of change to prepackaged only and CBD store.
Discussed with owner outdoor cooking equipment that is currently not in use.
Establishment understands a hand wash sink must be maintained on the retail sales floor and another hand wash sink needs to be
installed in the ware wash room to be re-typed for any food processing, reheating foods, fountain drinks, etc.
Provided via email: Inspection Report, additional Employee Health and Reporting Agreement
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Risk-Based Violations
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
Employee Restroom - Hand Wash Sink - Soap and drying device not present. COS, Employee
provided soap and paper towels.
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6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Retail - Employee Restroom - Hand Wash Sink - Signage not present. COS, Signage provided.
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Print Date: 4/12/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing
holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing,
tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of
insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying
insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail - Side Exit Door - Observed approximately 1/4" gap on bottom left side of door.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail - Hand Wash Sink - Observed hole in wall under hand wash sink. Employee Restroom Observed hole in wall under hand wash sink.
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6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance
of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Retail - Observed unused equipment, hot holding bins, fountain machine and clutter. Outside North Side of Building - Observed barbecue grills, reach in cooler, hand wash sink and clutter. Employee
Restroom - Observed unused equipment and shelving. Ware Wash Room - Observed unused equipment and
unnecessary items.
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99
Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Observed establishment operating without a current acceptable food permit according to computer
records, see comments.
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Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach had?
- Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- Has Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $720.00 in fines.
- How much has Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach been fined?
- Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $720.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach last inspected?
- Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 9, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach had?
- Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach find?
- Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 9, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).
- Has Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Yaad a Spice in Panama City Beach are: 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; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.
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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).
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