Panama City Beach, Bay County

EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON PANAMA CITY BEACH RESORT

16006 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 5, 2026
City
Panama City Beach
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 24348364

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gravy in walk-in cooler 48F cooked on previous day. See stop sale.

22-41-4

Detail 24348369

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish machine tested at 0ppm. Machine primed and tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08B-02-4

Detail 24348370

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Unwrapped apples in buffet area without sneeze guard or other protection. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24348365

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live in bar area. 1 live in buffet area. 1 live on wall on cook line. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 24348367

High Priority - Stop sale issued due to cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gravy in walk-in cooler 48F cooked on previous day. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 24348368

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on can opener blade. Can opener washed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24348366

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on towel on cook line. Phone and towel removed from kitchen during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24348363

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in blu kitchen. Employee obtained hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24348362

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Disconnected pipe below bar three compartment sink.

Jul 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08B-56-4

Detail 23862788

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed juice and coconut water stored in drink ice at bar. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 23862784

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed juice and coconut water stored in drink ice at bar.

31B-02-4

Detail 23862783

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pool bar. Paper towels restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23862787

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on cutting board on Blue Kitchen cook line. Phones removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23862785

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper bowls right side up in dry storage. Manager inverted items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-19-4

Detail 23862786

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly behind pool bar by register. Manager cleared obstruction during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23794501

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back line upright cooler: milk 45F, half and half 45F, per manager items in unit approximately 2 hours. Items placed in freezer for rapid chilling during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23794498

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food particles on back side of slicer blade and guard. Cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 23794500

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for Blaine Wilkenson.

31B-02-4

Detail 23794502

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish pit. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 23794499

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink in dish pit not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager replaced batteries during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 23794497

Basic - Delimer chemical connected to dish machine on rinse aid line. Per manager no dishes have been washed since machine was delimed on previous night. Manager removed delimer and primed chemical out of rinse aid line. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 23548782

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks during callback. Part has been ordered for boiler but will not arrive until February. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: No hot water today. Parts were ordered and will arrive January 30. Will extend. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Per manager parts have arrived and will be installed today. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Per manager repair was completed but did not fix issue. Working on backup plan to install bypass so other boiler water can reach kitchen. Time Extended

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 23526493

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks during callback. Part has been ordered for boiler but will not arrive until February. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: No hot water today. Parts were ordered and will arrive January 30. Will extend. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Per manager parts have arrived and will be installed today. Time Extended

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 23500304

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks during callback. Part has been ordered for boiler but will not arrive until February. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: No hot water today. Parts were ordered and will arrive January 30. Will extend. Time Extended

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 23464852

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks during callback. Part has been ordered for boiler but will not arrive until February. Time Extended

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23459626

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Manager moved cooked chicken to top of shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23459627

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chili marked 12/30 and shredded manchago cheese 11/16. Manager threw all items away. Corrective Action Taken

27-16-4

Detail 23459628

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23459625

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of orange juice on floor of dry storage area and 3 cases of bread on floor of walk in freezer. Manager moved all items to shelves. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23459629

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on Cambro sand pans in dish area. Manager had dishwasher pull all old labels off. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-5

Detail 22938765

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water for entire food service establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Manager states hot water will be fixed today. Time Extended

Jun 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22936126

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw steak. Manager relocated chicken at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22936121

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, inside soda guns. Employees cleaned soda guns at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22936122

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Daiquiri mix thawing in bar hand wash sink. Daiquiri mix removed from sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-5

Detail 22936123

Intermediate - No hot water for entire food service establishment. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22936127

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At poolside bar handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22936124

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna removed from sealed package at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

48-01-5

Detail 22936125

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08B-02-4

Detail 22861805

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on self serve counter not wrapped or otherwise protected. Apples wrapped at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22861806

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Food debris on underside of mixer heads. Items cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22861807

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocking handwash sink on back cook line. Trash can moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22861804

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-07-4

Detail 22523076

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pan of oranges in walk in cooler with mold growing on skin.

08A-05-6

Detail 22523073

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw burgers stored over cooked ready to eat chicken in reach in cooler of lunch kitchen. Also raw beef and burger stored over ready to eat shelled oysters located in reach in cooler of main kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 22523074

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cambro in hand wash sink behind breakfast buffet and supplies in dish washer hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 22523082

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area or dish area.

53B-01-5

Detail 22523078

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22523077

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed eggs being held with time with no written plan.

02A-03-4

Detail 22523075

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

06-09-1

Detail 22523080

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna and grouper in ROP packaging labeled to remove before thawing. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22523072

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on top of condiments and gloves behind bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 22523081

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket on floor of walk in cooler and a case of pork loin stored on floor of walk in freezer.

24-18-4

Detail 22523079

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored in rack with food-contact side up.

Apr 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

06-09-1

Detail 21956831

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

08B-38-4

Detail 21956830

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on dry storage floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 21956832

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in the bar area.