Banana Peel Lodge

12830 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

American

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Banana Peel Lodge has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Panama City Beach sits at 84, putting Banana Peel Lodge on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining the minimum requirements for a license from Division of Hotels and Restaurants, no food offered from food service area. Per employee, only drinks are served. Establishment must obtain a license from Department of Health. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Per front desk, no food served, only daiquiris. Discussed license requirements with front desk. **Time Extended**

51-22-4

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

May 19, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door by kitchen is not self closing.

35B-01-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Cracked counter top.

36-51-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banana Peel Lodge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banana Peel Lodge on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Banana Peel Lodge compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Banana Peel Lodge most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Banana Peel Lodge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Banana Peel Lodge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banana Peel Lodge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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