Big Mamas on the Bayou
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Big Mamas on the Bayou appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Panama City restaurant scores 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded beef over sausage gravy and cooked potatoes in the lowboy in the cooking line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found in the following locations; two in the cabinet underneath the soda machine in the prep area, approximately four in the ware washing area, and approximately two in the counter area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle containing window cleaner, per operator, not labeled behind the counter. Operator labeled at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without a handle in the sugar bin at the drink station close to dining area.
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One in the cabinet underneath the soda machine in the prep area, one underneath the pink pot and pan detergent storage, and one in a glue trap in the cabinet underneath the drink station close to the dining area. Operator cleaned the areas stated at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup around the door in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup in Lima beans container with handle touching the food item.
10-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bags of white bread stored in boxes that originally contained raw short ribs and fresh pork. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Rotten wood in the cabinet underneath the soda machine in the prep area.
36-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Both faucets in three compartment sink at the ware washing area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin in prep area not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. T shirt bags used to store corn bread in the walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust in the drying dish rack. Rust in the back panel of the drink machine adjacent to the ware washing area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Presence of gas cans at the back door. Presence of a caulk gun on the drying rack in the ware washing area, it was removed by Manager during inspection.
41-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in the wait station didn't have a label. It was fixed by worker during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In the ice machine located outside of the kitchen, in the storage room.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls and door in the walk in cooler have presence of rust.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the ice bin located in the area adjacent to the ware washing area.
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to the dish washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bread bags stored inside of boxes that were initially storing raw ground beef and fresh pork.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Presence of hammer and a screwdriver on the walk in freezer door.
42-03-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Presence of a broken reach in cooler behind the counter.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust in the kitchen walls.
36-27-5
39
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Build up of grease/residue on men's room door.
36-27-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in some of the women's bathroom stalls.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In server station and kitchen ice bins. Employees removed scoops at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of food debris on speed rack in walkin cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak in prep sink faucet.
29-08-4
78
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
55
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Dish machine out of soap. New soap container hooked up to machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up on back side of walk-in cooler handle. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By cook line handwash sink, on door frame to cook line.
36-27-5
82
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack up against single service aluminum pans. Employee moved back pack at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on Walk-in cooler gasket. Residue build up on Walk-in freezer handle. Grease/residue build up on top of fryer. Dust/mold like substance on walk-in shelves under cooling fans. Residue/food debris on speed rack outside of walk-in. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and window sill by cook line make table. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Mamas on the Bayou last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Mamas on the Bayou on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Mamas on the Bayou?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Big Mamas on the Bayou.
How does Big Mamas on the Bayou compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Big Mamas on the Bayou most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Big Mamas on the Bayou's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Mamas on the Bayou have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Mamas on the Bayou means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Big Mamas on the Bayou inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Mamas on the Bayou is inspected around three times per year on average.
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