Josiah's Southern Cooking

1003 Martin Luther King Blvd Ste J, Panama City, FL 32401

American

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Josiah's Southern Cooking appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Panama City average 83, so Josiah's Southern Cooking trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

23-03-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at two hand sinks.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at all hand sinks.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in the back prep area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter.

23-03-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.

02D-01-5

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Sharon Gaines. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager placed hand sign at the employee hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Manager placed labeled on food containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At employees hand sink.

33-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Josiah's Southern Cooking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Josiah's Southern Cooking on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Josiah's Southern Cooking?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Josiah's Southern Cooking.

How does Josiah's Southern Cooking compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Josiah's Southern Cooking most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Josiah's Southern Cooking's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Josiah's Southern Cooking have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Josiah's Southern Cooking 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 Josiah's Southern Cooking inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Josiah's Southern Cooking is inspected around three times per year on average.

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