Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop

8815 Thomas Dr #A, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Panama City Beach restaurant scores 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling tiles above the corner window adjacent to the door, and hole on the ceiling above the handwashing sink in the ice cream freezer display area.

36-32-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Milk at 44F, and 46F. Per Employee milk in cooler overnight. See stop sale

03A-02-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Employee Quandary test strips tested over 400 ppm. Employee discarded solution. Employee made new solution and tested at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

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. Reach in cooler Milk at 44F, and 46F. Per Employee milk in cooler overnight.

01B-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was curled up in mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered in storage area freezer. Employee discarded ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap between the double doors at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop 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 Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hersheys Ice Cream & Beach Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 64 — Medium Risk

Local Konbini

606 A Commerce Dr

Score: 100 — Low Risk

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