Jin Jin King
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
100
Score
Jin Jin King appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Panama City Beach restaurants, the typical score is 84; Jin Jin King is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee scrub hands for approximately 3 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork stored in non food grade grocery bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in men's room stall and women's room stall. Operator restocked soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance observed in unlabeled spray bottle. Per manager bottle contains detergent
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bucket of soy sauce stored next to handwash sink and under soap dispenser. Manager moved soy sauce during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and freezer door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container used as scoop in soy sauce.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler freezer and cooler door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage observed in kitchen.
36-32-5
43
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored in to go bags and grocery store plastic bags.
14-15-4
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
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tops to buckets in hand wash sink near prep area of kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Dirty utensils or equipment stored in clean drawer or rack. Observed knives with food debris stored on knife rack.
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar stored on floor of dry storage area. Employee put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood with build up of food debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water. Employee turned water on food item. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
47
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on interior wooden sushi rice bowl and wooden rice spoon.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish pit and in employee bathroom. No soap in employee bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice cooling outside walkin 114F at 3:35, cooling for 1 hour per manager, 111F at 4:05. Manager placed rice in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust/debris/mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves, cooling unit, and fan Guards. Grease/residue on walk-in cooler and freezer handles and gaskets.
23-03-4
61
Oct 26, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade tools used in direct contact with food. Observed drill from hardware store used to mix food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored in to go bags in walk in cooler. Manager asked employee to change bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-15-4
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
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid and ladle in hand wash sink in front of kitchen. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks in kitchen with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour and rice stored on floor in dry storage and chicken wings in floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood vents soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed hood vents with accumulation of grease dripping down.
36-27-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef, chicken, broccoli and beef skewers not covered in walk in cooler. Employee covered all. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jin Jin King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jin Jin King on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jin Jin King?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jin Jin King.
How does Jin Jin King compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Jin Jin King most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Jin Jin King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jin Jin King have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jin Jin King 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 Jin Jin King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jin Jin King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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