Skaters Choice

5413 Hickory St, Panama City, FL 32404

Other

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Skaters Choice stretching back to 2022. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Skaters Choice's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Hot dog reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items on the dry storage floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops setting inside the mop sink not properly stored.

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Icee dispenser not cleaned around the nozzles.

22-13-5

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals on drain board on three compartment sink. Manager moved to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups in shoot with no covering for protection. Manager placed covering over cups. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skaters Choice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skaters Choice on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Skaters Choice compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Skaters Choice most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Skaters Choice's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Skaters Choice have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Skaters Choice 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 Skaters Choice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Skaters Choice is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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