Waffle Shoppe in Panama City

Last inspected:

533 E 6 St, Panama City, FL 32401
Overview

Waffle Shoppe in Panama City has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since January 2022, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including employee health policy violations in at least 5 inspections, toxic substance control violations in 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 5 inspections. Management awareness failures and shell stock requirement violations also appeared across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025 documented 12 violations including three toxic substance control findings and three employee health policy violations, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: August 27, 2026 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

27Inspections
155Violations
1Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Waffle Shoppe in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg 3.14 violations / inspection 3.14 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Bay County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Waffle Shoppe in Panama City: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Waffle Shoppe in Panama City
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 08:06:00

Waffle Shoppe in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

Waffle Shoppe in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle Shoppe in Panama City last inspected?
Waffle Shoppe in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 28, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
When was Waffle Shoppe in Panama City last shut down?
Waffle Shoppe in Panama City was last shut down on August 27, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Waffle Shoppe in Panama City?
The most frequently cited violations at Waffle Shoppe in Panama City are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Waffle Shoppe in Panama City had?
Waffle Shoppe in Panama City has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Waffle Shoppe in Panama City find?
Waffle Shoppe in Panama City was most recently inspected on August 28, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
Has Waffle Shoppe in Panama City ever been shut down?
Yes, Waffle Shoppe in Panama City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.

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