Butter's

17739 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

American

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Butter's has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Butter's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Operator has applied for a license. Can not license due to open ceilings over food prep/storage area. Observed open ceilings over hot dog area, doughnut area, reach in coolers, and dry storage areas. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Basic - Observed: Exterior front door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic

35B-01-4

Basic - Observed: Hole in ceiling in dry storage closet. Priority: Basic

36-24-5

Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoops in water at 69F. Priority: Basic

10-07-4

Basic - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near coffee machine. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

31B-01-4

Apr 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Feb 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed donuts on display shelf with no covering. Employee put tray over top of shelves to provide cover. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol, rubbing alcohol and winded stored on same shelf as food prep machinery. Employee removed and put with other chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Butter's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Butter's on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Butter's compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Butter's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Butter's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Butter's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Butter's 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 Butter's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Butter's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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