Golden Chick
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
52
Score
Golden Chick has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 9, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Golden Chick's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and quaternary sanitizer stored over aluminum steam table pans.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and in ice bin on self serve soda machine,
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee putting biscuit dough on pans with no hair restraint. Discussed with employee, employee obtained hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Mold like substance on wall behind drive through ice machine and soda area.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on upright hot hold sham doors around handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of cups by drive through not inverted, no cover. Employee put cover over top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
61
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mash potatoes 128F, per manager held for 4 hours and discarded, unable to present written procedures or time mark. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, and no paper towels at dish area hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and top of oven, and bread bin. Selves outside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry station.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken slacking at room temp. Recommended to manager items be thawed under refrigeration. Temperature of top containers 42F/43F,
06-01-5
58
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station cooler: raw chicken 49F/52F, per employee, in cooler over night. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 cooler: raw chicken 49F/52F, per employee, in cooler over night. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright hot hold sham: fried chicken 127F, reheated to 167F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees working with no food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in freezer door. Grease/residue on Handles and area around handles on upright hot hold sham. Dust build up on side of hot hold sham. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry cooler shelves.
22-16-4
52
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee use soiled thermometer on fried chicken with out first cleaning.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry cart: raw cat fish 57F, approximately 1 hour per manager. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up around handles and sides of upright reach in glass door hot hold shams, on oven timer. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves under fans.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee used visibly soiled food thermometer to measure food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. Observed flour or dust like substance on thermometer probe on counter, observed employee use thermometer to temp fried chicken with out cleaning.
08B-21-5
67
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pot in fry station hand wash sink. Box on dish pit hand wash sink. Manager removed items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside flip top cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall single door fry station cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 9th pan used as scoop in salt tub. Manager removed pan. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. At drive through hand wash sink.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on sides on roll/chicken hot box. Grease/residue build up on front of doors to side item warmer. Gaskets soiled on Tall chicken/roll warmer. Lower shelf of sweet tea table. Speed rack cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under drive through ice bin
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust like substance. Above drive through window.
36-34-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Chick last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Chick on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Chick?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Golden Chick.
How does Golden Chick compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Golden Chick most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Golden Chick's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Chick have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Golden Chick 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 Golden Chick inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Chick is inspected around three times per year on average.
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