Panama City Beach, Bay County

GULF COAST BURGER COMPANY

10031 HUTCHISON BLVD, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Feb 23, 2026
City
Panama City Beach
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24388774

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on interior of ice bucket. Manager cleaned bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24388771

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 24388770

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board on make table with black cut marks.

35B-01-4

Detail 24388773

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.

29-08-4

Detail 24388772

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Bar hand wash sink leaking into bucket.

25-06-4

Detail 24388775

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons on bar not stored inverted.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 24082613

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of marinara dented on seam and with sharp creases See stop sale.

08A-20-5

Detail 24082615

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24082614

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom. Manager placed room of paper towels near sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 24082616

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Plans have been submitted, not yet approved. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24082617

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for ice cream in water at 122F. Manager turned temperature up at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

29-08-4

Detail 24082618

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob not working at hand wash sink by dish area. 85F from cold side.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23992991

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No plans submitted. Discussed plan review with person in charge and provided web link to application. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: No plans submitted. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Plane review has been submitted. Time Extended

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23973816

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No plans submitted. Discussed plan review with person in charge and provided web link to application. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: No plans submitted. Admin Complaint

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23878301

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No plans submitted. Discussed plan review with person in charge and provided web link to application. Time Extended

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 23772082

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. Kitchen dish machine tested at 10 ppm. Manager primed machine, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23772087

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Sealed mahi in fry station in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale

02C-03-5

Detail 23772085

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open bag of sausage in walk-in cooler not dated. Pan of chili not dated with correct date. Items marked with dates at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23772077

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23772088

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of train8ng for McKenzie.

06-09-1

Detail 23772080

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. Sealed mahi in fry station in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale

12B-12-5

Detail 23772076

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Manager discarded drink and discussed with employee. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23772078

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine at bar not working properly per operator. Not currently in use.

35B-01-4

Detail 23772084

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 23772074

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Lemons and limes stored under paper towels by kitchen hand wash sink. Manager moved items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23772079

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag on onions and bucket of cream cheese icing on floor in walk-in cooler.. Items removed from floor at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 23772075

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper observed over prep table and shelf with condiments.

38-04-4

Detail 23772083

Basic - No light in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23772086

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fan in glass door reach in cooler.

29-08-4

Detail 23772073

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing to hand wash sink behind bar in disrepair. Per manager hand wash sink currently not being utilized due to leaking pipe. Cold water knob not working at kitchen hand wash sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 23772081

Basic - Stored food not covered. Candy coated jars with no over head protection. Manager placed pan over jar. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23549367

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. Kitchen dish machine tested at 10ppm chlorine. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23549364

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash on fry station counter 45F, less than one hour. Discussed time as a public health control with manager.

31B-02-4

Detail 23549368

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23549366

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23549363

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to back door.

38-04-4

Detail 23549365

Basic - Light in walk-in freezer not working.

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 22596384

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs stored over raw turkey burgers. Employee moved eggs to bottom cooler drawer. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22596382

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in ice cream shake area. Manager added soap. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22596383

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of shrimp on floor of walk in freezer. Manager put shrimp on shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22596385

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep area table in kitchen. Manager moved to bottom of table without food. Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22436327

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in flint of cook line hand wash sinks. Moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22436326

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line and expo sinks. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22436324

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish area hand wash sink. Repaired at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22436325

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/ residue on Exterior of ice bucket. Cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21945335

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Observed incomplete employee training done at this time. Time Extended

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 21779385

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large fan in front of hand wash sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 21779386

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

11-26-1

Detail 21779384

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

06-09-1

Detail 21779383

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 grouper thawed and stored in ROP sealed packages.

08B-38-4

Detail 21779387

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn on the cobb on floor of walk in freezer.

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21498507

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. Corrected to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21498506

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over buttermilk in walk-in. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings in fry station reach in. All items rearranged appropriately. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21498503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Iced Egg wash on fry station 69F, employee added more ice and cold water. Retemped at 52F, Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 21498504

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.

10-12-5

Detail 21498505

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Mold like substance in pan where ice scoop is stored. Manager had items washed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 20879900

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and squeeze bottle in hand sink behind bar. Manager removed squeeze bottle. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20879902

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

14-01-5

Detail 20879901

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl in burger seasoning with no handle. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20879899

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-25-4

Detail 20615264

High Priority - Employee touched cell phone and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager discussed with employee. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20615260

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station counter: egg wash 49F, manager iced at time of inspection. Retemped at 45F Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20615263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. carmelized onion 92F, mushrooms 122F in steam table less than 4 hours. Mushrooms reheated to 193F, onions reheated to 168F, Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20615265

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

14-01-5

Detail 20615262

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chocolate shake topping containers. Manager discarded. Replaced with scoops with handles. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20615261

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying licensed expired 6-1-21. Provided flyer on self print licenses.