Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort, the earliest from 2023. Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Panama City Beach sits at 84, putting Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
17
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back line upright cooler: milk 45F, half and half 45F, per manager items in unit approximately 2 hours. Items placed in freezer for rapid chilling during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food particles on back side of slicer blade and guard. Cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certification for Blaine Wilkenson.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish pit. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink in dish pit not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager replaced batteries during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Delimer chemical connected to dish machine on rinse aid line. Per manager no dishes have been washed since machine was delimed on previous night. Manager removed delimer and primed chemical out of rinse aid line. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
55
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks during callback. Part has been ordered for boiler but will not arrive until February. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: No hot water today. Parts were ordered and will arrive January 30. Will extend. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Per manager parts have arrived and will be installed today. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Per manager repair was completed but did not fix issue. Working on backup plan to install bypass so other boiler water can reach kitchen. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks during callback. Part has been ordered for boiler but will not arrive until February. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: No hot water today. Parts were ordered and will arrive January 30. Will extend. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Per manager parts have arrived and will be installed today. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks during callback. Part has been ordered for boiler but will not arrive until February. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: No hot water today. Parts were ordered and will arrive January 30. Will extend. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks during callback. Part has been ordered for boiler but will not arrive until February. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Manager moved cooked chicken to top of shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chili marked 12/30 and shredded manchago cheese 11/16. Manager threw all items away. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for hand wash sinks in kitchen and bar areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of orange juice on floor of dry storage area and 3 cases of bread on floor of walk in freezer. Manager moved all items to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on Cambro sand pans in dish area. Manager had dishwasher pull all old labels off. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
61
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water for entire food service establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Manager states hot water will be fixed today. **Time Extended**
27-16-5
90
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw steak. Manager relocated chicken at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, inside soda guns. Employees cleaned soda guns at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Daiquiri mix thawing in bar hand wash sink. Daiquiri mix removed from sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot water for entire food service establishment. **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At poolside bar handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna removed from sealed package at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
55
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on self serve counter not wrapped or otherwise protected. Apples wrapped at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Food debris on underside of mixer heads. Items cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocking handwash sink on back cook line. Trash can moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pan of oranges in walk in cooler with mold growing on skin.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw burgers stored over cooked ready to eat chicken in reach in cooler of lunch kitchen. Also raw beef and burger stored over ready to eat shelled oysters located in reach in cooler of main kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cambro in hand wash sink behind breakfast buffet and supplies in dish washer hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area or dish area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed eggs being held with time with no written plan.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on top of condiments and gloves behind bar.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket on floor of walk in cooler and a case of pork loin stored on floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored in rack with food-contact side up.
24-18-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna and grouper in ROP packaging labeled to remove before thawing. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
37
Apr 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in the bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort.
How does Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort 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 Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort is inspected around six times per year on average.
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