Cottages Christian Retreat

22012 Belgrade Ave, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Cottages Christian Retreat, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Panama City Beach restaurants, the typical score is 84; Cottages Christian Retreat is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under side of mixer head soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for manager Bonita Butler or person in charge Effie Able. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with mold like substance , mixer with food debris buildup up and wall behind stove with grease build up.

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom left corner of entrance door.

35B-01-4

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager printed copy of written plan. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed above open top freezer.

35B-02-4

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

22-20-5

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood with build up of grease. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cottages Christian Retreat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cottages Christian Retreat on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cottages Christian Retreat?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cottages Christian Retreat.

How does Cottages Christian Retreat compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Cottages Christian Retreat most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Cottages Christian Retreat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cottages Christian Retreat have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cottages Christian Retreat 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 Cottages Christian Retreat inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cottages Christian Retreat is inspected around three times per year on average.

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