Dave & Buster's

600 Pier Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

American

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dave & Buster's nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Dave & Buster's latest score of 90 sits above the Panama City Beach average of 84. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris behind slicer blade. Cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fry make table: raw chicken 46F/58F at 2:00pm, per manager chicken in cooler since 11:00am. Moved to freezer at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink server station. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in expo side reach in over sour cream. Drink discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while cooking food on stove. Manager discussed with employee. Employee stoped eating, changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over dish area.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying license expired 6-1-24

50-09-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bag of mint stored in ice at bar. Manager took out and asked employee to melt ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-56-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo sausage at 50F for 3.5 hours. Manager took to freezer to bring temp down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container at the bar. Manager had employee throw drink out. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-12-5

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at the bar. Employee labeled bottle with marker. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance on side of ice machine. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

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

24-18-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed soufle cup in diced tomatoes. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

May 23, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Dec 21, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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. Fry station counter: chopped garlic in oil 66F, per employee, over 4 hours, see stop sale

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station counter: chopped garlic in oil 66F, per employee, over 4 hours,see stop sale

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on pizza station.

14-69-4

Oct 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave & Buster's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave & Buster's on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dave & Buster's?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dave & Buster's.

How does Dave & Buster's compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Dave & Buster's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Dave & Buster's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave & Buster's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dave & Buster's 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 Dave & Buster's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dave & Buster's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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