Hyatt Place
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Hyatt Place has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Hyatt Place trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Pizza sauce made 4-7-26, and mozzarella cheese opened 4-8-26, not used/discarded by 4-16-26 See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No protection for some breakfast bar items, sugar, raisins, granola, almonds, salsa, bacon, bread, muffins, bagels, cheese, apples, donuts. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. New chlorine container connected and machine primed during inspection. Tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink by door. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
58
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided test strips to establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in upright freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
82
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef burger meat. Supervisor removed beef burgers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken confit dated 12-27-24, crab imperialism 12/31/24, one ribeye dated 12/24/24 and Cuban sandwiches dated 11/25/24. Supervisor threw items away. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken confit, Crab Imperialism topping, one ribeye and Cuban sandwiches all held over 7 days.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at bar containing blue liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
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 - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in back of walk in freezer above fans.
14-69-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed whisk stored with food contact side hanging on hook.
24-07-4
43
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Small flying insects around bar floor drains- approximately 4.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper stored over hot dogs on pull thaw rack. Employee moved hot dogs to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking coffee from open container in kitchen.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep area of open top cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of milk on floor of walk in cooler. Employee put milk on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper fish. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the counter of the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
74
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Jul 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hyatt Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hyatt Place on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hyatt Place?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hyatt Place.
How does Hyatt Place compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Hyatt Place most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Hyatt Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hyatt Place have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hyatt Place 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 Hyatt Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hyatt Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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