Tex's Kitchen

606 Commerce Drive, Panama City, FL 32408

American

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tex's Kitchen has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Panama City restaurants, the typical score is 83; Tex's Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed grey water tank plumbed into DOH licensed bar at 5555 Hwy 98, Panama City FL. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Observed grey water pipe removed from sump pump bucket. Sump pump bucket still installed in ground by grey water tank. **Time Extended**

51-22-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed grey water drain pipe plumbed into sewage in ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Observed grey water pipe removed from sump pump bucket. Sump pump bucket still installed in ground by grey water tank. **Time Extended**

51-06-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steam table set up in front of handwash sink. Employee moved stream table at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed grey water tank plumbed into DOH licensed bar at 5555 Hwy 98, Panama City FL. **Warning**

51-22-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed grey water drain pipe plumbed into sewage in ground. **Warning**

51-06-4

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Mobile unit operating from a bar regulated by the DOH requires a DOH MFDV permit. Observed water connection via water hose from building to mobile unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Observed hoses connected to DOH licensed facility located at 5555 Hwy 98 Panama City. **Time Extended**

51-22-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tex's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tex's Kitchen on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Tex's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Tex's Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Tex's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tex's Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tex's Kitchen 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 Tex's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tex's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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