Tropical Jerk Paradise

17184 Front Bch Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

African

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Tropical Jerk Paradise, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Panama City Beach restaurants, the typical score is 84; Tropical Jerk Paradise is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove hot holding: ox tail 130F, beans and rice 108F, per operator removed from heat approximately 30 mins prior. Operator returned product to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 84F, operator sent utensil pan and utensils to three compartment sink for washing and relocating. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Sep 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Jerk Paradise last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Jerk Paradise on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tropical Jerk Paradise compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Tropical Jerk Paradise most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Tropical Jerk Paradise's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Jerk Paradise have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Jerk Paradise means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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