Tom`S Hotdogs

416 Harrison, Panama City, FL 32401

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Tom`S Hotdogs has nine inspections in the public record. Tom`S Hotdogs was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Compared to other Panama City restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Mar 25, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

11-03-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor next to employee hand sink.

08B-38-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the drink machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

32-17-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed, above the make table.

14-06-4

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open Red Bull drink on a prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups on the back area floor. Manager removed items and stored items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom`S Hotdogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tom`S Hotdogs on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Tom`S Hotdogs compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Tom`S Hotdogs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Tom`S Hotdogs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tom`S Hotdogs have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tom`S Hotdogs 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 Tom`S Hotdogs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tom`S Hotdogs is inspected around three times per year on average.

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