Panhandlers

3008 Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Panhandlers stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Santa Rosa Beach restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

53B-05-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Approximately 4'X4' piece of ceiling missing leading to exhaust fan. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water puddle on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle stored in cooked rice.

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Approximately 4'X4' piece of ceiling missing leading to exhaust fan.

36-36-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water puddle on walk-in cooler floor.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of soda syrup under bag in box station.

36-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair-throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall beside upright freezer and around electrical panel.

36-24-5

Basic - Stored food not covered-sausage patty in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. This inspector provided operator with consumer advisory during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

02B-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, sugar on front line.

14-01-5

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, storage room.

36-32-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, walk-in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Stored food not covered, sausage patties in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, stored in dining room. **Repeat Violation**

33-31-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, beside drink fountain. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panhandlers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panhandlers on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panhandlers?

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panhandlers.

How does Panhandlers compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Panhandlers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Panhandlers' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panhandlers 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 Panhandlers inspected?

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

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