Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton

5625 Venture Crossing Boulevard, Panama City, FL 32409

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 9, 2024

Complaint Full

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice dispenser nozzles with buildup of black slimy mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of whole milk with no date mark opened this morning per Chef. Chef wrote date on milk jug. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed server station hand wash sink blocked by cart with tea canisters and trash can. Manager moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three-compartment sink.

16-37-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on salt container. Voluntarily discarded by Chef.

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse next to napkins in dry storage area.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bottom of mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on hand wash sink and clean dish area improperly stored. Manager stored chemicals in proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on food contact surface in kitchen area. Manager moved speaker to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings being thawed in still water not running water improper method.

06-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry in back of kitchen.

42-01-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on top of dish machine.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on top of dish machine.

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes stacked on drying rack in kitchen area not properly dried before stacking.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water in packs stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in mop sink in back kitchen area.

42-01-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton.

How does Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton 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 Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton is inspected around two times per year on average.

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