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BLUE TOP WAFFLE SHOPPE

Based on 7 health inspections, BLUE TOP WAFFLE SHOPPE in PANAMA CITY BEACH has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

Thomas Drive
Florida, 32408
Bay County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/19/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13630985

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 10894076

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Both bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of the ice machine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of hashbrowns on the floor of the food preparation area.
  • 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoops stored above the soiled ice machine.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of lids stored on the floor in the food preparation area.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on top rack of the shelves next to the door connecting the prep area with the cooking line. Operator inverted the to go boxes appropriately at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin in the prep area, and sugar pitcher in the brewing station.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ham in preparation area reach in cooler. Operator reorganized the items appropriately at the time of inspection. Raw shell eggs and raw salmon over jalapeños. Operator reorganized the items appropriately at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Cutting board in the prep area soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in prep area blocked with a dirty pan. Removed at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Left a copy. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black eyed peas, tomatoes, greens, Lima beans and corn prepared on Monday, per employee, not date marked.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the storage rack adjacent to the three compartment sink.

8/4/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13477558

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance on metal skirt inside ice machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blue cup in sugar bin. Operator removed cup during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen prep area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee vape on prep table in back kitchen. Operator moved vape from prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to wall by back door.
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bag of onions stored outside hanging from shelf. Operator moved onions inside restaurant for proper storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles sitting on the floor. Operator moved bucket of pickles and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lids stored on floor in kitchen prep area.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan of biscuits blocking hand wash sink. Operator moved pan of biscuits. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen prep area. Operator placed hand soap at sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

5/14/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10725676

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in sugar storage bin with no handle.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed mission ceiling tile located over the hot water heater.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink in a Yeti cup on the food prep table beside make table. Employee removed the cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water in front of ice machine. Employee mopped up standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed full sticky fly trap over the rehydrating hash browns. Employee removed the sticky tape trap. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of dill sliced pickles stored in front of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on side of ice machine.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cleared container used for sugar was not labeled. Employee labeled the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan stored on handwashing sink. Employee removed pan during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11/20/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8727090

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor at time of inspection. Employee removed pickles from floor at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/food on crock pot lid. Employee cleaned lid at time of inspection.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sheet pan stored on top of hand wash sink. Employee removed pan at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 cooks, 2 servers on duty at beginning of inspection. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired food handler certificate.

2/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8534827

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cook line cutting board. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes then begin putting away clean dishes, no hand wash. Discussed with employee. Employee rewashed hands and dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cook place raw shell eggs over lettuce in reach in cooler. Discussed with cook, cook placed eggs in different location. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Case of shell eggs sitting on rack near dish area, ambient temp 76F, Per manager less than 4 hours, returned to cold storage at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of biscuits stored on top of hand wash sink. Employee removed biscuits. Corrected On-Site

10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8348833

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on shelf. Ambient temp 78F, no time mark, no written plan. Operator returned eggs to cold storage. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**