Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City

1518 W 15th St, Panama City, FL 32401
Overview

Tienda Mexicana Maranata operated without a valid food permit when inspected on January 11, 2024. The facility was found to be operating with an expired permit during an emergency assessment following severe weather on January 9, 2024. An earlier inspection on December 27, 2022 documented 6 violations and resulted in the release of a stop-use and stop-sale order; items were voluntarily removed from the facility. During that inspection the establishment transitioned to retail prepackaged foods with perishables only and discontinued food processing operations. The January 2024 inspection disposition was focused inspection completion.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections
0Violations
0Closures
$1,600in Fines
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS:

Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City: 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

Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,600.00

Disciplinary action history for Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2025046731 $800.00 Jun 4, 2025 Tampa
6--2025031635 $800.00 Apr 1, 2025 Fort Lauderdale

Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: ROY BROGAN JR, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.
There is no 2024 food permit. See comments. o
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: BRUCE ROBINSON

Comments: Inspection was conducted with Alejandra Francisco. Release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. Items were voluntarily removed from facility for personal use. Establishment has changed its operations to retail, prepackaged foods with perishables only. Establishment is no longer engaged in any type of food processing. Firm type changed during inspection. Provided via email : Inspection Report, possible sources of Certified Food Protection Manager training, Required Elements of Written Procedures for Bodily Fluid Cleanup

Risk-Based Violations

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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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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: Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B) Observation: Retail - Male Restroom - Observed toilet seat in disrepair, still functional. 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: Back Room - Rear Wall - Observed threaded faucet without back flow device. Citation Description: 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 Observation: Outside - East Side - Observed unused pallets and litter. Back Room - Observed boxes of unknown items and clutter. Citation Description: 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 Observation: Back Room - Walk in Cooler - Observed unknown residue on fan guards and surrounding areas. cos cos 99 Citation Description: The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C. Observation: Current acceptable food permit not conspicuously displayed.

Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City had?
Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City ever been shut down?
No, Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
How much has Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City been fined?
Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City last inspected?
Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 11, 2024. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City had?
Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City find?
Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 11, 2024 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection).
Has Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tienda Mexicana Maranata in Panama City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tienda Mexicana Maranata 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.

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