Flip Flops
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
90
Score
Flip Flops appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Live” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Flip Flops is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored over boxed soda. Operator moved chemicals to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Kitchen was expanded, ice machine added and reach in coolers. Open air bar remodeled, three compartment sink added. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects observed around electrical conduit in center of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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
Basic - Clean silverware not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks stored food contact surface up in expo area. Manager sent forks back to dish area to be washed and stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner trim missing next to three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin present. Expo window open, air curtains off. Manager turned air curtains on at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-05-4
67
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Feb 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in dish machine. Sanitizer was contacted to machine. Replaced with detergent during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-06-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided sign to operator.
51-13-4
86
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: License expired 6-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Irreversible thermometer reads 131F, dish machine gauge shows 133F,. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Establishment working to get service done on dish machine. **Time Extended**
22-57-6
74
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies above prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Observed 2 flys in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers: raw mahi 48F, shredded cheese 51F, sliced tomatoes 46F, less than 4 hours, moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Grill drawers: Sliced tomatoes 43F, cooked chicken 45F, raw shrimp 46F, manager states less than 1 hour, employees instructed not to use cooler. Items moved to colder unit at time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flip Flops last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flip Flops on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flip Flops?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flip Flops.
How does Flip Flops compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Flip Flops most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Flip Flops' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flip Flops have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flip Flops 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 Flip Flops inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flip Flops is inspected around three times per year on average.
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