Village Market at Watersound Town Center
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Village Market at Watersound Town Center has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor under shelves” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Panama City facility scores 83, putting Village Market at Watersound Town Center on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Held On ice- Cole slaw 55F, sliced tomato 54F, house pimento 47F (9:30-11:30. Employee placed items in walk in freezer to reduce temps. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed sliced Gouda cheese 41F in upright cooler with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened package of Sliced Gouda cheese with mold growth in upright cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed broom and dust pan stored in front of hand wash sink in prep kitchen next to ice machine. manager removed broom and dust pan from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine and in wait/expo location. Employee stocked paper towels at sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed Cast iron frying pan/skillets with rust stored on shelf under microwave shelf.
22-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 sets of tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor under shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed employee beverage container in a cold holding upright unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Observed multiple Cutting boards at make bars that have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Cinnamon rolls stored on food tray in walk in freezer not covered. employee covered cinnamon rolls with parchment paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in hall next to cook line/ make bars. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while prepping raw chicken on a stick. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken wings stored on floor in walk in cooler, case of shrimp and grouper stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee stated he came in at 9:30 and food from truck was received prior to 9:30. Observed food on floor at 11:15 am. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
33
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on left side at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sink and surface 0 ppm.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in wait station. Observed ice in bottom of sink in drain.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Wrong test strips for sink and surface sanitizer. Establishment had quart strips.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine. Provided establishment with test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under lemons and pickles in wait station and under milk bath on cook line. Employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on ceiling, floors and fan pipe. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter on the right side added to hose bibb at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored in 3 compartment sink.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries 130F (3:30-3:45). Employee discarded fries during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles of yellowish liquid stored in 3 compartment sink next to degreaser not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar on front line in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on top/side of ice machine between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, ceiling and wall pipes. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in pano in dry storage location. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units and walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at expo station. 2 soiled dry cloths stored on food contact surface next to steam well near expo from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream stored in deep freezer on front line in wait station not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled cloth stored on food contact surface near ice bin in wait station.
21-12-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under pan of lemons and pan holding ice bin scoop in wait station. Cloth used on food tray under spatula on grill on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl no handle stored in basmati rice in dry storage location. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
35
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use next to bun roller. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in panko .
10-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fans and ceiling.
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in brown rice bin and in basmati rice bin.
14-01-5
78
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Collards 113F (10:00-11:00), bacon jam 135F. Black beans 120F, rice 114F ( 10:00-11:00), grits, 183F, grit greens 154F. Employee reheated items to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment updated license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher unable to provide test strips.
16-37-1
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 - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at tea urns in wait station.
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of grouper stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- grouper 74F (10:30-11:00). Employee placed grouper in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near 2 compartment sink. Provided sight to establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- grouper 74F (10:30-11:00). Grouper being thawed in standing water in 2 compartment sink.
06-01-5
35
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Village Market at Watersound Town Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Village Market at Watersound Town Center on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Village Market at Watersound Town Center?
Across the inspection record, “observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor under shelves” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Village Market at Watersound Town Center.
How does Village Market at Watersound Town Center compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Village Market at Watersound Town Center most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Village Market at Watersound Town Center's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Village Market at Watersound Town Center have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Village Market at Watersound Town Center means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Village Market at Watersound Town Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Village Market at Watersound Town Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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