Longboards Restaurant

8746 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

American

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Longboards Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Panama City Beach restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator appropriately stored food items, leaving raw shell eggs on the bottom, at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance around nozzles in soda machine closer to tea brewer. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Floor in walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

36-10-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in dessert station with spilled sugar and food residues.

22-16-4

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the cook line floor. Employee removes food item off the floor and store food correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, cook line and all other in kitchen area. Manager placed hand washing signs at the location needed. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal. Chef placed label on the container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 30, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Longboards Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Longboards Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Longboards Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Longboards Restaurant.

How does Longboards Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Longboards Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Longboards Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longboards Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Longboards Restaurant 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 Longboards Restaurant inspected?

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

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