Po Folks
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
82
Score
Po Folks has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Po Folks was last inspected on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Panama City restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the pick up line.
36-32-5
Basic - Door in disrepair,going into Ac unit. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, by the cook line.
36-27-5
82
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cook line, Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Door going to the Ac unit on the inside by the kitchen facility is in disrepair rotted around the door frame.
32-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks needs cleaning.
23-03-4
82
Apr 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps on sides of door sweep on back exterior door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled around toilet in women's bathroom stall.
36-73-4
Basic - Small amount of water seeping out around base of hand wash sink in women's room stall when the water runs. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Standing water around base of sink in women's bathroom. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over dish area. Water spots observed on tiles in dining room. Mold like substance on wall around dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Stains on carpet in dining area under booth by drink station.
36-10-4
78
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By hood system.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.back door by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor outside storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook-line.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle cook line employee hand sink.
29-11-4
74
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole damage to wall next to the oven needs replacing.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on the exterior of the oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Mac and cheese and beef and turkeys thawing in the dry storage area at room temperature.
06-01-5
70
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb,by the oven.
29-34-4
Basic - Dishwasher Employee with no hair restraint while engaging with clean dishes.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, by walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet at the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, on the cook line.
21-12-4
70
Feb 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage in the dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plates not properly air dried on the cook line.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea containers not protected from possible contamination in the waitress station.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water the prep sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and dining room areas.
36-34-5
67
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
82
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
82
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jug and plastic container setting on the hand sink in the catering kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Catering kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on cook line kitchen floor and out in the catering kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair, kitchen area.
38-01-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Po Folks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Po Folks on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Po Folks?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Po Folks.
How does Po Folks compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Po Folks most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Panama City average of 83.
Has Po Folks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Po Folks have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Po Folks 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 Po Folks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Po Folks is inspected around four times per year on average.
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