Honduras Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Honduras Kitchen 12 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “water with a temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Panama City Beach restaurant, which scores around 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
74
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed Eldy Esperanza Portillo with expired CFM-1/07/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Manager states test is scheduled for 3-27-25. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed paperwork stating test was passed, operator has not received certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: No manager certificate provided at callback. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed Eldy Esperanza Portillo with expired CFM-1/07/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Manager states test is scheduled for 3-27-25. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed paperwork stating test was passed, operator has not received certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed Eldy Esperanza Portillo with expired CFM-1/07/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Manager states test is scheduled for 3-27-25. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 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/. Observed Eldy Esperanza Portillo with expired CFM-1/07/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink next to standing refrigerator. Manager states plumber has already been called. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor of dry storage area. Manager had employee clean and sanitize the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on bottom rack of prep table. Manager added cloth to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sliced cheese.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 84 live roaches in the following areas: 4 live on top of door frame of kitchen between dry storage and cook line, 2 live in ceiling corner above dish area, 2 live in ceiling corner above prep area, 1 live above open top salad cooler in kitchen and 75 live roaches in corners of ceiling in dry storage closet. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in hand wash sink in prep area and 2 dead roaches under refrigerator. **Warning**
35A-03-4
70
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store produce with no barrier between the product and the bag.
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufle cup with no handle used in rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old dates on container of cheese and black beans.
16-46-4
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of residue/food debris on tortilla press. Employee sent to dish pit at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwash sink.
31B-03-4
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. Observed 1 cook hired over 60 days, employee unable to locate train8ng certificates.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By upright cooler. Water etched 67F. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - No light in mens room.
38-10-4
61
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags storing potatoes and garlic in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink under dry goods in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand wash sink in kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth stored over open top cooler.
21-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
50
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cloth towels used to cover pupusa dough to stain moisture.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over case of tomatoes in tall 2 door reach in Raw chicken stored over raw pork in tall single door meat reach in. All items rearranged appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispensers in storage area and cook line unable to dispense paper towels, had to be opened in order to pull towels out. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honduras Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honduras Kitchen on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honduras Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Honduras Kitchen.
How does Honduras Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Honduras Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Honduras Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Honduras Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Honduras Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Honduras Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Honduras Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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