Panama City Beach, Bay County

COOL RUNNING'S CARIBBEAN CUISINE

13312 FRONT BEACH RD, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 16, 2026
City
Panama City Beach
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

28-13-5

Detail 24422690

High Priority - Kitchen hand wash sink leaking on floor. Pan placed under sink to catch dripping. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24422691

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in reach in cooler over sodas. Manager moved eggs to bottom of prep cooler. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24422695

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in front counter hand wash sink. Employee removed bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-11-5

Detail 24422694

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue in women's room. Restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24422692

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed dispenser during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24422689

Basic - Cutting board in prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

35B-01-4

Detail 24422693

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door to kitchen. Back door not self closing. Repeat Violation

29-27-4

Detail 24422696

Basic - Mop unusable due to no water to faucet and disconnected drain underneath. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 24422688

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Worn wood particle board table top on cook line by back door. Repeat Violation

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 24074627

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Previously fried chicken in basket on fryer 98F, per employee chicken was fried approximately 10 minutes prior. Chicken transferred to oven during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 24074632

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

36-51-4

Detail 24074630

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Deck outside back door to kitchen in poor repair, detached boards under deck, large soft/loose spot next to mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24074631

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door to kitchen. Back door to kitchen not self closing. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 24074629

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in prep area upright cooler over bag of peppers.

14-06-4

Detail 24074628

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep tables on cook line have several area where finish has worn off exposing particle board underneath. Repeat Violation

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 23757838

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flying insects in kitchen area. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23757834

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold cabinet: jerk chicken 106F, stew chicken 122F, per employee,items cooked approximately 2 hours prior. Returned to oven for reheating at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23757833

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee placed paper towels near sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-51-4

Detail 23757830

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Deck boards behind kitchen loose/detached.

14-11-5

Detail 23757836

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on prep room reach in cooler.

35B-01-4

Detail 23757837

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

23-03-4

Detail 23757832

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of water heater in prep room soiled.

08B-63-4

Detail 23757831

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer in dining room area with opened package of fish pastries. Pastries moved to freezer in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23757835

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust and grease observed on walls around cook line.

14-06-4

Detail 23757829

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood table in kitchen constructed of unsealed wood, finish on top in disrepair.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 23437535

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut vegetables stored in to go bags in freezer of reach in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 23437540

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.

11-27-4

Detail 23437536

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23437542

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in paper towel machine in kitchen or in ladies bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 23437537

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup of tea on prep table in kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 23437539

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee with no hair restraint working in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23437538

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken stored on floor next to reach in coolers and freezers.

08B-60-4

Detail 23437541

Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed unpackaged raw chicken thawing in mop sink outside restaurant with no protection from environmental sources. Admin Complaint

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22664930

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 2024-02-22: Observed no proof of employee training at this time. Certificates are at another location at this time and not at restaurant. Will extend. Time Extended

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22528587

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.

53B-01-5

Detail 22528589

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

08B-37-4

Detail 22528586

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bagged chicken slacking in mop sink outside. Employee immediately moved chicken inside and took out of bags. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22528588

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soybean oil, salt, potatoes and chicken seasoning stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22822883

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-11-4

Detail 22822881

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water sitting in hand wash sink. Cook removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22822885

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. One new employee less than 60 days with no food training and no employee illness form.

08B-38-4

Detail 22822884

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions, carrots and beans stored on floor of dry goods area.

33-16-4

Detail 22822886

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both garbage lids open in back of restaurant and other garbage and debris around dumpster.

33-34-4

Detail 22822882

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21795697

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken held at 119F for one hour. Employee turned up hot holding unit. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21795696

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 21795693

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.

27-16-4

Detail 21795698

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in need of repair. No hot water and pipe leaking. Manager states they have called plumber. Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 21795695

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door in back. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21795694

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of food items in floor of food storage area.

Sep 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

14-15-4

Detail 21390616

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored in reach in cooler and reach in freezer in to go bags.

01B-02-5

Detail 21390621

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans and rice held in reach in refrigerator at 47F overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 21390622

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken at 50F. Manager states just received chicken 30 minutes ago and putting it in reach in freezer. Observed rice and beans held over night at 47F. Manager threw away. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21390617

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hot shot fly spray stored next to spices under prep table.

14-01-5

Detail 21390612

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in beans and flour container used as scoop.

36-34-5

Detail 21390619

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in restaurant lobby with grease and dust build up.

13-03-4

Detail 21390620

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 21390614

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear entrance to kitchen at top and bottom of door.

35B-08-4

Detail 21390618

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape over reach in salad cooler behind counter. Manager threw away.

08B-38-4

Detail 21390613

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored in floor and to go containers. Repeat Violation

33-34-4

Detail 21390615

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21216222

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 2022-07-25: Observed no employee training at this time. Time Extended

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-04-5

Detail 20934817

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed vegetables.

11-07-5

Detail 20934815

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

53A-03-7

Detail 20934813

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Cherich Facey 3-11-17 Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20934820

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside the employee hand sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20934819

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at all handwash sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 20934812

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

14-05-4

Detail 20934818

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

50-09-4

Detail 20934816

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 20934814

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking on the floor.

Oct 6, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 5, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 20563347

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five flies in back prep room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Observed 4 flies in kitchen. Time Extended

Oct 4, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 20560512

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five flies in back prep room. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20560508

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed container of isopropyl alcohol stored next to food items on prep counter.

53B-01-5

Detail 20560510

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20560511

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots in floor.

23-03-4

Detail 20560513

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back deck with food debris on it.

33-34-4

Detail 20560509

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dirty dishes in storage area in back of restaurant.