Sip & Bite

8730 Thomas Dr Unit 1104A, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sip & Bite has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Sip & Bite was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“No heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sip & Bite scores about where you'd expect for a Panama City Beach restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shawarma chicken kept on time without a proper written procedure. Operator was provided with written procedure paperwork and instructions at the time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken pulled to thaw at room temperature. Employee put it under running cold water while still frozen solid. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed sign to operator.

51-13-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires quaternary test strips.

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided sign to operator.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sip & Bite last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sip & Bite on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sip & Bite?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sip & Bite.

How does Sip & Bite compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Sip & Bite most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Sip & Bite's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sip & Bite have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sip & Bite 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 Sip & Bite inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sip & Bite is inspected around two times per year on average.

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