Bethany Food Service

20016 Front Bch Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Catering

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Bethany Food Service has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insect control device installed over food preparation area”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Bethany Food Service trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 2 cans of spaghetti sauce with deep/sharp creases. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lighter fluid and stainless steel shine stored over bucket of pickles. Pickles moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Mold observed on ricotta in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.

01B-07-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of mixer head soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop curled up in bottom of mop bucket.

42-01-4

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread on floor in walk-in.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on top of dry storage shelf. Drink discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed meat sauce with date from day it was made instead of day pulled from freezer. Manager changed date. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-08-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large cambros stacked while still wet.

24-08-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

35B-02-4

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over dry goods. **Repeat Violation**

35B-02-4

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bethany Food Service last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bethany Food Service on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bethany Food Service?

Across the inspection record, “insect control device installed over food preparation area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bethany Food Service.

How does Bethany Food Service compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Bethany Food Service most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Bethany Food Service's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bethany Food Service have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bethany Food Service means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bethany Food Service inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bethany Food Service is inspected around two times per year on average.

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