Kool Ice in Panama City
3503 E 3rd St, Panama City, FL 32401
Kool Ice in Panama City, FL has 9 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 17 violations and 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: January 23, 2026
Kool Ice in Panama City: FDACS Inspection History (9)
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.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food
establishment. Received water test.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Access Denied
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Acceptable test results were provided.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: AMENDED INSPECTION REPORT - 03-07-25.
Report amended to revised the observation for citation 93.
A copy of the amended inspection report was served to the Food Establishment
Request # 5126272.
Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
Good Retail Practice Violations
93
The food establishment denied the Department or the Department's authorized
agent free access to food records for the purpose of determining regulatory compliance. 500.147(1), F.S.
Establishment failed to provide the required vended water and /or ice microbiological
analysis lab test results when requested by the department.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Access Denied
Comments:
Print Date: 3/7/2025
Page 1 of 2
When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
NA
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of KOOL ICE hereby waive a notice and a hearing as
provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
NA
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
None Available
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
NONE, AVAILABLE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 3/7/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Phone call with owner regarding overdue lab results.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Requested lab results from the owner.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST
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.
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— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Provided via email: Inspection Report,possible soures of Certified Food Protection Manager training, guidance for written Bodily
Fluid Clean-up Policy. Food Establishment Minimum Construction Standards, Employee Health and Reporting Agreement
Inspection and its findings conducted with Jagruti V. Patel.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Employee unable to answer employee health questions, see comments.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have a written bodily fluid clean-up policy, see comments.
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager, see comments.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature
in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Food probe thermometer unavailable at time of inspection.
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
Outside North East Corner - Observed threaded faucet without backflow device.
5-402.11
Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Back Room - Ware Wash Sink - Observed sink to be directly plumed, see comments.
5-501.11
Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of
nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outside - Dumpster - Observed to be stored on bare ground.
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
Establishment - Observed unnecessary items and clutter throughout to include: totes, crates,
flats, boxes
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Current acceptable food permit not conspicuously displayed.
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— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 6 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520
when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for
written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
Hot water is to be provided in employee restroom within 30 days or a Re-Inspection Rating will be issued.
Hard copy of Rated Inspection and Supplement provided.
Provided via email:The Food Establishment Minimum Construction Standards, possible sources of Certified Food Protection
Manager training, Employee Health and Reporting Agreement, Guidancde for Written Bodily Fluid Clean-up Policy
Good Retail Practice Violations
34
45
46
48
49
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable
small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods.
4-302.12 Pf
Food probe thermometer unavailable at time of inspection.
Citation Description: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept
intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can
opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is
opened. 4-501.11
Observation: Back Room - Ware Wash Sink and Hand Wash Sink - Sinks not sealed to the wall.
Citation Description: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Observation: Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer test strips unavailable. COS, Test strips
made available by end of inspection.
Citation Description: Water at a suitable temperature for cleaning not provided to a warewashing sink or mop
sink. 5K-4.004(3)(a)
Observation: Establishment does not have any hot water, see supplement.
Citation Description: 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
Observation: Outside - North East Corner - Observed threaded faucet with no back flow device.
Citation Description: Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from
equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Observation: Back Room - Ware Wash Sink - Sink directly plumbed, see comments.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Kool Ice in Panama City: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Access Denied | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Access Denied Comments: Print Date: 3/7/2025 Page 1 of 2 When the de… |
Kool Ice in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kool Ice in Panama City last inspected?
- Kool Ice in Panama City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 23, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Kool Ice in Panama City had?
- Kool Ice in Panama City has 9 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kool Ice in Panama City find?
- Kool Ice in Panama City was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 23, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Kool Ice in Panama City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Kool Ice in Panama City has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Kool Ice in Panama City?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kool Ice in Panama City are: 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
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