Yaad a Spice
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Yaad a Spice, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Among Panama City Beach restaurants, the typical score is 84; Yaad a Spice is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water for entire unit. Maximum temperature of 82F reached. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Operator waiting for part to arrive before repair can be made. Operator expects part to arrive 3-18-26 **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Mobile unit permanently connected to plumbing at convenience store. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Operator to work on installing quick disconnects **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Plumbing permanently connected to unit. **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
95
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Mobile unit permanently connected to plumbing at convenience store. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Operator to work on installing quick disconnects **Time Extended**
51-06-4
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Apr 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Low reach in: pasta salad 60F at 9:00am. Per operator cooling since approximately midnight. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop sale issued on cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Low reach in: pasta salad 60F at 9:00am. Per operator cooling since approximately midnight. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. Employee cleaned cutting board at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
61
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed hose from grey water tank going into storm drain. Manager removed hose from drain and closed valve to grey water tank **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
90
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies inside unit.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic grocery bags used for storing marinated chicken in freezer.
14-31-5
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 milk opened 2-5-23 per employee, not dated by 2-7-23.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes on shelf by rice.
40-06-5
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. Decal also needed for service window. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service window and door open.
35B-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unfinished wood tables in unit.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of rice pot and lid, unused heat lamp, make table lid, **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of low 2 door.
22-16-4
50
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yaad a Spice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yaad a Spice on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
How does Yaad a Spice compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Yaad a Spice most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Yaad a Spice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yaad a Spice have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yaad a Spice 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 Yaad a Spice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yaad a Spice is inspected around four times per year on average.
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