Dive in Cafe & Lounge

6300 West Bay Parkway Level 1, Panama City Beach, FL 32409

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Dive in Cafe & Lounge seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Dive in Cafe & Lounge's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the cook line.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet towel inside the employee hand sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor.

08B-38-4

Dec 16, 2025

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secure in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On kitchen line knife in between prep table and cooler. Manager removed knives placing them in proper area. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung to dry properly after use. Manager stored mop in proper place in order to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for three-compartment sink and sanitizer bucket.

16-37-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank unsecured next to soda syrups.

51-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor next to three-compartment sink. Manager hung mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup on food prep table.

12B-07-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank in back kitchen area next to soda machine not secured properly.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee using WC to wipe down food prep area without being sanitized using dry solid cloth.

21-10-4

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles on three compartment sink drain board improperly stored.

41-10-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pretzels in reach in freezer not covered for protection.

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop next to three compartment sink not hung to dry.

42-01-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles on three compartment sink drain boards.

41-10-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese sticks and potato patties in reach in freezer uncovered.

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry next to ice machine in kitchen area.

42-01-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In kitchen area between reach in cooler and table.

10-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at first sink in bar area.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dive in Cafe & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dive in Cafe & Lounge on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dive in Cafe & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dive in Cafe & Lounge.

How does Dive in Cafe & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Dive in Cafe & Lounge most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Dive in Cafe & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dive in Cafe & Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dive in Cafe & Lounge 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 Dive in Cafe & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dive in Cafe & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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