Dat Cajun Place

2705 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

American

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Dat Cajun Place stretching back to 2022. Dat Cajun Place was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Dat Cajun Place's latest score of 39 falls below the Panama City Beach average of 84. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of sauce and reaped beans stored in walk in cooler and freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bins of red beans cooling and French fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed red beans on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at breader station under flour and milk bath.

21-10-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at oyster bar. Manager placed a sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Nov 30, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spaghetti noodles at 90F. Manager stated only out for 3 hours and put spaghetti back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle holders behind bar and ice machines in back of restraint with mold like substance inside. Manager had employees clean holders and ice machines. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauces in walk in cooler and beans in hot well not covered. Manager had employee cover everything. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks with food contact side upright. Manager had employee put handles up and run back through dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles and wings on floor of walk in cooler and shrimp on floor of walk in freezer. Manager put all items in both coolers on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Boiled shrimp in app station 55F, per manager over night. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright oyster station cooler: shredded cheddar 44F, moved to freezer at time of inspection for rapid cooling. Retemped at 40F. Boiled shrimp in app station 55F, per manager over night. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dish rack over clean squeeze bottles. Drink removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Debris on floor in front of bar dishwasher.

36-10-4

Basic - In-use ice paddle for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Items brought inside and washed and relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

10-13-5

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dat Cajun Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dat Cajun Place on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dat Cajun Place?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dat Cajun Place.

How does Dat Cajun Place compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Dat Cajun Place most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Dat Cajun Place's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dat Cajun Place have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dat Cajun Place means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Dat Cajun Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dat Cajun Place is inspected around three times per year on average.

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