Ricks Shaved Ice

4345 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Ricks Shaved Ice appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Ricks Shaved Ice trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. New front counter area added with reach in ice cream freezers for scooping ice cream, running dipper well, shaved ice machine, ice coolers, self serve shaved ice area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Plans submitted to plan review dept. operator working to get hand wash sink installed. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - 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/. New front counter area added with reach in ice cream freezers for scooping ice cream, running dipper well, shaved ice machine, ice coolers, self serve shaved ice area. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic Knifes, forks, and spoons not inverted. Employee inverted items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - 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. Provided flyer to establishment with written procedures.

11-27-4

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricks Shaved Ice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricks Shaved Ice on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Ricks Shaved Ice compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Ricks Shaved Ice most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Ricks Shaved Ice's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ricks Shaved Ice have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ricks Shaved Ice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ricks Shaved Ice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricks Shaved Ice is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 64 — Medium Risk

Local Konbini

606 A Commerce Dr

Score: 100 — Low Risk

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