Pit Stop BBQ

499 Beach Drive, Panama City, FL 32401

American

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pit Stop BBQ has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Pit Stop BBQ's record stops at Aug 11, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Live” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Panama City restaurant scores 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Establishment has only 1 bathroom. Bathroom is out of order. Toilet will not flush **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed portable bathroom facility with potable water hand wash sink, and interior hand wash sinks function. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Waiting on time frame from city of Panama City for a fix on broken sewer line. Unable to obtain information from city at time of inspection. **Time Extended**

32-09-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect around front counter. 1 flying insect by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

35A-02-6

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

50-17-2

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed servsafe certificate for Justin Brugge expired 6-15-22. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 7-25-22 **Repeat Violation**

53A-02-7

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Establishment has only 1 bathroom. Bathroom is out of order. Toilet will not flush **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

32-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under front door and gap on sides of back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around grease trap.

36-22-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in drain under three compartment sink.

29-19-4

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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

50-17-2

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on cook line. Employee killed fly at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed servsafe for Justin Brugge, expired 6-15-22, no food manager on duty, no proof of any other certified food manager at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

31B-05-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to restaurant.

35B-03-4

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Establishment's only bathroom is out of order. Toilet will not flush. Employee states issue has been going on for approximately 5 days. Employee states establishment was open earlier in the day, closed dues to no more prepared meats. Employee states establishment will not open today. **Admin Complaint**

32-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of front door, and sides of back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/Residue on Door near handle/gaskets on tall stainless steel reach in, and around handles on customer area reach in. Employee cleaned areas at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pit Stop BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pit Stop BBQ on file is from Aug 11, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pit Stop BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pit Stop BBQ.

How does Pit Stop BBQ compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Pit Stop BBQ most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Pit Stop BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pit Stop BBQ have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pit Stop BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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