Chasing Cars

1031 W 15 St, Panama City, FL 32401

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Last inspected: Jun 25, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Chasing Cars has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 25, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

By comparison, the average Panama City facility scores 83, putting Chasing Cars on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage in grass behind restaurant due to broken drain pipe. Operator states plumbers have been called and are on the way. **Warning**

28-13-5

Intermediate - Unable to use hand wash sink by front counter due to break in drain line outside. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 6-18-24

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Currently unable to utilize dish washing facilities due to break in drain line outside. **Warning**

16-22-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Xander Parsons lacking certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unfinished wall outside production cooler.

36-30-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Ice machine drains onto floor.

29-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front double doors have gaps at the bottom and in between.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on metal cart. Debris/residue under prep table behind cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in on cook line.

22-16-4

Aug 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap between front doors.

35B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chasing Cars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chasing Cars on file is from Jun 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Chasing Cars compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Chasing Cars most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Chasing Cars' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chasing Cars have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chasing Cars 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 Chasing Cars inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chasing Cars is inspected around two times per year on average.

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