Granny Cantrell's
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
43
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Granny Cantrell's stretching back to 2022. Granny Cantrell's was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact on ice bin and behind soda dispensers soiled”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Panama City restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold shams on the cooking line with a pan of green beans at 111F, and a pan of okra 101F. Chicken on the buffet line at 113F/125F. Per manger items heated approximately 1 hour ago. Employee reheated items during inspection. New temperatures: chicken 176F, okra 172F, and green beans 188F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robin White expired 10/12/2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machines in the server station adjacent to cooking line and in the tea brewing station with the presence of mold like substance around it's nozzles. Soiled bottom in lowboy located on the prep station.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and around it's door.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense hash browns on the cooking line.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Diced tomatoes and diced ham pans in the walk in cooler with old labels stuck on the side.
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled floor under shelves in the walk in cooler.
36-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Urns of brewed tea in the brewing tea station and the server station adjacent to the cooking line not covered. Pan of dumplings in the walk in cooler uncovered. Pitchers of tea and water uncovered in the dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste receptacle not covered in the handicap stall in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucets located at the prep area's sink and at the handwashing sink next to the tea brewing area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of sugar by handwashing sink adjacent to tea brewing station. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of 6 pounds diced peaches dented on seam. Observed wet areas of sugar inside sugar bin directly under paper towels. See stop sale
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Coleslaw cooling for approximately 10 minutes, per employee, 48F at 9:10 AM down to 47F at 10:20 AM. Discussed with with manager cooling methods including shallow pans and uncovering product during cooling process.
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole above washer and dryer in storage area. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler has broken floor tiles.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile over walk in cooler is soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom handicap stall.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of outside walk in cooler door is damaged bowing out.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Open sugar bin under paper towels next to hand wash sink. Manager moved paper towel dispenser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact on ice bin and behind soda dispensers soiled with slime or dust in both service areas. Manager cleaned area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
58
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and put on gloves to handle toast and clean plates. Manager discussed with employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 expired food handler certificates.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in server station hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust around fire sprinkler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around dish pit, in walk-in cooler, and on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on exterior of toaster oven. Food debris on top of hot hold sham. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: corned beef and cabbage 125F, less than 1 hour, operator voluntarily discarded during inspection.
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over server station.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Inside walk-in cooler by door, on sides of walkway between cook room and server station, by dish pit. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under cook line flat top.
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Crack in shelf under heat lamp.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on Gasket area of walk-in cooler. Grease/residue build up on Togo lid caddy. Items cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. 1 cook working with no proof of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Around dish pit, ice machine, and server station.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In fry room. Drink removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. three compartment sink spout spraying when water runs.
29-11-4
78
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. Heavily dented cans with sharp creases, ketchup and peaches. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server cleaning mug in handwash sink. Discussed with server, server took mug to three compartment sink and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on table under cutting board on cook line. Grease/residue build up on exterior of toaster and on electrical cords in fry room. Grease build up on the under side of frying pans. Dark water inside steam table.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on shelves in server station reach in cooler. Shelves cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in cooler. Base board tiles outside of fry room and near dish room.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk-in cooler. Gaskets on single door reach in freezer by ice machine. Dirty water in cook line steam table. Operator dumped and cleaned steam table.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak under prep sink.
29-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Granny Cantrell's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Granny Cantrell's on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Granny Cantrell's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact on ice bin and behind soda dispensers soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Granny Cantrell's.
How does Granny Cantrell's compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Granny Cantrell's most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Granny Cantrell's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Granny Cantrell's have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Granny Cantrell's 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 Granny Cantrell's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Granny Cantrell's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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