Mcdonalds #2403

3608 W Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32401

American

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mcdonalds #2403 five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

Mcdonalds #2403's latest score of 70 falls below the Panama City average of 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink located at the ice cream station used to dump food items. Manager cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of french fries hot holding equipment with presence of buildup. Gasket sealer located inside of the reach in freezer with the presence of food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup at the bottom of the Reach In Cooler located at the second window of the drive thru. Low boy on the ice cream station with the presence of debris. Worker cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath the handwashing sink located by the first drive thru window.

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops were stored directly on the sink, not allowing them to dry appropriately.

42-01-4

Apr 2, 2025

Complaint Partial

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior of ice scoop holster near ice cream machine. Rack for sleeves of ice cream cones soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled holster near ice cream machine.

10-12-5

Sep 9, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Frappe machine: frappe base 44F, per manager over night. 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. Frappe machine: frappe base 44F, per manager over night. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rehydrated onions cooling since approximately 7:45AM 50F at 10:40AM down to 48F at 11:20. Manager removed lids and placed onions in freezer for rapid chilling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of frappe machine in cup holder. Interior of latte reach in. Latte machine cleaned at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer area, by washing machine, and by latte machine.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in soiled holster by latte machine. Items cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of ice scoop holster soiled. Automatic cup conveyor by drive through soiled. All items cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jul 18, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at drive through window not functioning. Front paper towel dispenser out of paper towels. Both dispensers restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In frappe machine. Employee cleaned water out of cooler at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at fry station touch face and continue handling equipment. Observed employee at window touch face and hair, continue making drinks. Manager discussed with employees, employees washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-10-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Print out lacking accurate completion date. Print out of employee training provided by manager has completion dates exceeding 3 years. Manager states dates are incorrect, employee hired less than 3 years.

53B-10-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcdonalds #2403 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds #2403 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds #2403?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds #2403.

How does Mcdonalds #2403 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Mcdonalds #2403 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Mcdonalds #2403's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds #2403 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mcdonalds #2403 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 Mcdonalds #2403 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds #2403 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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