Panama City, Bay County

NELSON'S RESTAURANT

401 E 23 ST STE I, Panama City, FL 32405

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 Intermediate
Jul 9, 2025
City
Panama City
County
Bay
Status
Closed
Inspections
5

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.

Jul 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 23859631

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in cook area blocked with trash can.

22-20-5

Detail 23859632

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

51-11-4

Detail 23859630

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank next to ice machine not secured.

36-34-5

Detail 23859634

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Observed vents in ceiling in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.

22-08-4

Detail 23859633

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 23859629

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at any of the handwashing sinks.

24-18-4

Detail 23859627

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons inverted with handle down.

42-01-4

Detail 23859628

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket with water.

May 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23634226

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/. Self serve salad buffet added to front counter area. Smoker placed behind restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Operator working to get plan review completed. Time Extended

Mar 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23611403

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. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Warning

08B-02-4

Detail 23611400

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Croutons and almonds on salad bar not protected operator placed lids on items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23611402

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef above raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved ground beef below shrimp during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23611401

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/. Self serve salad buffet added to front counter area. Smoker placed behind restaurant. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23611399

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on walk-in freezer floor. Build up on gasket area of walk-in cooler door.

Oct 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-13-4

Detail 23230637

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.

31B-04-4

Detail 23230636

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.