Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center

9400 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Other
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Panama City Beach restaurant, which scores around 84. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler not labeled. Per operator tomatoes were cut yesterday morning. Operator placed label with date and identification on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of uncooked macaroni on top of oven. Operator discarded bag of macaroni. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in front freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of produce stored on the floor in walk in cooler 1. Operator placed boxes of produce on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
78
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop sale issued on ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese Sauce dated 4-12-25, Chili Sauce dated 3-19-25
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler milk 49F, hotdog 49F, Sausage 54F, Burger patties 52F, Cooked eggs 52F, Sliced Turkey 53F, Roast Beef 50F, Ham 54F, Cooked chicken breast 52F, sliced tomatoes 48F, mozzarella cheese 49F, Swiss cheese 52F. Per person in charge items in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese Sauce dated 4-12-25, Chili Sauce dated 3-19-25. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler milk 49F, hotdog 49F, Sausage 54F, Burger patties 52F, Cooked eggs 52F, Sliced Turkey 53F, Roast Beef 50F, Ham 54F, Cooked chicken breast 52F, sliced tomatoes 48F, mozzarella cheese 49F, Swiss cheese 52F. Per person in charge items in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature 73F at front counter and kitchen. Hot turned on at time of inspection, temperature of 100F, at front counter and 106F, in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pot with water in grill area hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen area and front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash cans in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
41
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside on hot water faucet in covered walkway.
29-42-4
Basic - Dirty water at bottom of ice scoop holster. Manager sent scoop and holster to dish pit for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machines.
36-22-4
78
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table cooler: ham 54F, sliced American cheese 55F, sliced Swiss 55F, Turkey 54F, cut tomatoes 51F, roast beef 52F, shredded cabbage 55F, All items on unit over night per manager. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table cooler: ham 54F, sliced American cheese 55F, sliced Swiss 55F, Turkey 54F, cut tomatoes 51F, roast beef 52F, shredded cabbage 55F, All items on unit over night per manager. See stop sale
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior doors to bar area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance growing on speed rack. Speed rack removed at time of inspection and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Burgers in walk-in freezer. Covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pie and muffins uncovered in walk-in freezer. Wrapped at time of inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Double doors to bar area.
35B-01-4
90
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over heavy cream, butter. Manager moved eggs to bottom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 2 cans of Monterey Jack cheese sauce heavily dented with sharp edges. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by ice machine stocked with hand sanitizer. Stocked with soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind shelf by ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Grease build up under front cook line equipment. Standing water under ice machine
36-10-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center.

How does Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center 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 Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center is inspected around three times per year on average.