The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom

1010 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shell eggs stored over beer and salad dressing in walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy in steam table hot holding at 126F, per operator, gravy on steam table for approximately 3 hours. Reheated to 167F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Observed used grease absorbing trays for fried food on cook line. Per employee, absorbent trays have been in use since yesterday. Discussed 4 hour time limit with employee. Employee discarded trays at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-32-4

Feb 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in brick wall.

36-24-5

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

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom 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 The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom is inspected around two times per year on average.

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