Pappa's Jerk Spot

1209 Martin Luther King Blvd, Panama City, FL 32401

African

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pappa's Jerk Spot has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Panama City restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager place paper towels at the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Aug 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Priority: Intermediate

16-37-1

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on the original plan that the establishment has change the entire bar and added new equipment in the bar area. Observed a dish machine has been added to the kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

51-16-7

Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate

11-27-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pappa's Jerk Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pappa's Jerk Spot on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pappa's Jerk Spot?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pappa's Jerk Spot.

How does Pappa's Jerk Spot compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Pappa's Jerk Spot most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Panama City average of 83.

Has Pappa's Jerk Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pappa's Jerk Spot have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pappa's Jerk Spot 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 Pappa's Jerk Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pappa's Jerk Spot is inspected around two times per year on average.

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