O'charley's in Panama City

Last inspected:

311 E 23rd St, Panama City, FL 32405
Overview

O'Charley's #317 in Panama City has accumulated 139 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection—aligned with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; chemical storage violations in at least 4 inspections; consumer advisory violations in at least 4 inspections; and proper hand washing violations in at least 2 inspections. A complaint inspection on July 30, 2024 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after documenting management awareness, employee health reporting, approved food source, consumer advisory, and chemical storage violations. Fire safety violations were documented on three separate occasions: scorch marks around an electrical outlet in January 2023, and portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in October 2021 and September 2020. The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025 was completed with no further action required, citing three consumer advisory violations among 12 total violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
144Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

O'charley's in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 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

O'charley's in Panama City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Outlet outside of dry storage by door frame.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher near fry station and extinguisher near meat walk-in in recharge zone.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher near cookline HWS recharge zone.

O'charley's in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

O'charley's in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was O'charley's in Panama City last inspected?
O'charley's #317 in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at O'charley's in Panama City?
The most frequently cited violations at O'charley's #317 in Panama City are: Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has O'charley's in Panama City had?
O'charley's #317 in Panama City has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of O'charley's in Panama City find?
O'charley's #317 in Panama City was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has O'charley's in Panama City ever been shut down?
No, O'charley's #317 in Panama City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has O'charley's in Panama City had any fire safety violations?
Yes, O'charley's #317 in Panama City has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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