Great White Pizza

801 S Pier Park Dr A100, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Great White Pizza five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Panama City Beach restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Operator working to get employees food handler training. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No current certification for operator Jim Sickler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Operator working to get manager certification. **Time Extended**

53A-02-7

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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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/. James Sickler expired 10/14/24.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No hot running water at hand wash sink.

27-06-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet at hand sink does not turn on or work.

29-08-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavily soiled ceiling and vents. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food contact table near can opener and food scale.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse/wallet and keys stored on top of pizza dough mix stored on food tray.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 1 male employee wearing a bracelet and 1 female employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation at front counter/ line.

13-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer near fan.

14-69-4

Oct 10, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine and soda nozzles out front have mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in back of house and front of house with food and dust debris on them.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles on floor of walk in cooler. Manager picked up both and put on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.

22-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great White Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great White Pizza on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Great White Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Great White Pizza.

How does Great White Pizza compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Great White Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Great White Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Great White Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Great White Pizza 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 Great White Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Great White Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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