Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
45
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88's latest score of 45 falls below the Panama City Beach average of 84. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over salads, raw beef over chopped onions. Items rearranged appropriately during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs on cook line. Operator marked eggs for time at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food that the operator states is employee food, on various shelves in walking cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic broken off of containers used to store prepped vegetables. Operator discarded broken containers.
14-13-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Employee removed knife at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rice warmer table soiled. Debris under steam table. Walking cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing styrofoam containers for wonton storage. Discussed with operator. Operator discarded containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour, and dried seaweed in dry storage not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
45
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over miso paste. Raw calamari over cooked lo mein noodles. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler and on speed rack in walkin freezer.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fried chicken and raw shell eggs held using time, no time marking. Per operator items placed on time approximately 1 hour prior. Items marked for time at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/residue buildup on interior of rice warmer insert. Manager cleaned item at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes stored in front of hand wash sink on cook line, and other items stored inside sink. Manager removed items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at cook line handwash sink that is provided with disposable towels.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of msg tubs soiled. Food debris on rice warmer shelf. Mold like substance on shelves in walk-in cooler. Food debris on shelf under steam table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of residues/mold like substance on dish racks.
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and walking freezer door handles and upright freezer door handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying licenses that expired 6-1-25.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted, dented, and dilapidated lid on chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce on floor near back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons on cook line stored with food contact surface up. Manager had spoons inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Miso paste and onions uncovered in walkin cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed home style drill with mixer attachment. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Hole in swinging door to kitchen. Hole on interior of walk-in cooler door at bottom.
36-24-5
29
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed corn starch stored in soiled container. Per manager container last washed 2 days ago. See stop sale.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked chicken and cooked shrimp on cook line cooler. Raw chicken over eggs and carrots in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over chopped garlic in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Corn starch stored in soiled container. Per manager container was last washed 2 days ago.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty vegetable peelers hanging in prep area. Employee washed peelers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling for 20 minutes per operator, down to 99F and down to 89F after an additional 50 mins. Operator moved chicken to freezer for rapid chilling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up behind reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves near fryers.
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door rusted and falling apart.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between cookline reach in cooler and prep table. Employee took knives to dish area for cleaning and relocating. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Soiled shelves over corn starch bags. Front of upright cooler doors soiled. Exterior of corn starch bins soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons on cook line stored food contact surface up. Operator inverted spoons at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. No cover over open bags of corn starch near dish washing area. Operator closed bags at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
30
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over tofu, and avocados. Raw beef stored over peeled carrots. Chicken and beef moved below other items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw beef over raw eggs. Items rearranged appropriately at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored on top of hand wash sink near dry storage. Items moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No detergent for dish machine. Operator attached new bucket of detergent to machine and primed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed cat walk into kitchen through back door. Operator ran cat out of establishment. And secured door. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket area on walk-in cooler and freezer soiled. Employee cleaned areas at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest Freezer lid dented, rusted, and coming apart.
14-11-5
32
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88.
How does Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88 compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88 have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jin Jin 88 Chinese Restaurant Llc #88 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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