Papa Joe's

9600 S Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Papa Joe's 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 one violation each.

Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Papa Joe's is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor 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 under 150ppm. More sanitizer added to solution. Tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Wheels partly buried in dirt. Skirt attached to side of unit buried in dirt. **Warning**

51-36-1

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance in pan used for storing wooden skewers.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Wooden skewers stored in pan with mold like substance.

25-05-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Clean spatulas stored in crack between counter and steam table. Employee removed spatulas at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-14-4

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Saves and jug of oil on floor.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Joe's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Joe's on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Papa Joe's compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Papa Joe's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Papa Joe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Joe's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Joe's 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 Papa Joe's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Papa Joe's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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