Juan Taco

9902 S Thomas Dr Unit # 11, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Juan Taco has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to the broader Panama City Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of upright reach-in-cooler. Employee dried bottom of cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Employee made new solution, retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabinet under steam table: clarified butter 76F, over night per manager, see stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabinet under steam table: clarified butter 76F, over night per manager, see stop sale.

01B-02-5

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 front counter employee making drinks, no food handler training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes in dining room area not inverted. Manager inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Provided flyer with procedures to operator.

11-27-4

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. 2 employees working with no signed employee agreement. Provided employee reporting agreement form to operator.

11-26-1

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22. Renewal paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-2

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Open ceiling above the make table, cutting board and half of flat top

36-37-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Juan Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Juan Taco on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Juan Taco compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Juan Taco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Juan Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Juan Taco have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Juan Taco 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 Juan Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Juan Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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