COOL RUNNING'S CARIBBEAN CUISINE

COOL RUNNING'S CARIBBEAN CUISINE in PANAMA CITY BEACH has 11 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 11 reports on file

13312 Front Beach Road
Florida, 32407
Bay County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13646455

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

3/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13533387

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board in prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door to kitchen. Back door not self closing. Repeat Violation
  • 29-27-4:Basic - Mop unusable due to no water to faucet and disconnected drain underneath. Warning
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Worn wood particle board table top on cook line by back door. Repeat Violation
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Kitchen hand wash sink leaking on floor. Pan placed under sink to catch dripping. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in reach in cooler over sodas. Manager moved eggs to bottom of prep cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in front counter hand wash sink. Employee removed bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue in women's room. Restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed dispenser during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10/8/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13533169

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

9/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10879946

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Deck outside back door to kitchen in poor repair, detached boards under deck, large soft/loose spot next to mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door to kitchen. Back door to kitchen not self closing. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in prep area upright cooler over bag of peppers.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep tables on cook line have several area where finish has worn off exposing particle board underneath. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Previously fried chicken in basket on fryer 98F, per employee chicken was fried approximately 10 minutes prior. Chicken transferred to oven during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

5/8/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10834938

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

5/7/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10747774

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Deck boards behind kitchen loose/detached.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on prep room reach in cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of water heater in prep room soiled.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer in dining room area with opened package of fish pastries. Pastries moved to freezer in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust and grease observed on walls around cook line.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood table in kitchen constructed of unsealed wood, finish on top in disrepair.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flying insects in kitchen area. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold cabinet: jerk chicken 106F, stew chicken 122F, per employee,items cooked approximately 2 hours prior. Returned to oven for reheating at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee placed paper towels near sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8739682

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup of tea on prep table in kitchen.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee with no hair restraint working in kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken stored on floor next to reach in coolers and freezers.
  • 08B-60-4:Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed unpackaged raw chicken thawing in mop sink outside restaurant with no protection from environmental sources. Admin Complaint
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut vegetables stored in to go bags in freezer of reach in cooler.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • 11-27-4: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
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in paper towel machine in kitchen or in ladies bathroom.

4/22/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8579336

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions, carrots and beans stored on floor of dry goods area.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both garbage lids open in back of restaurant and other garbage and debris around dumpster.
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water sitting in hand wash sink. Cook removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. One new employee less than 60 days with no food training and no employee illness form.

4/22/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8617669

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

2/22/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8579177

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Observed no proof of employee training at this time. Certificates are at another location at this time and not at restaurant. Will extend. **Time Extended**

12/20/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8361081

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bagged chicken slacking in mop sink outside. Employee immediately moved chicken inside and took out of bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soybean oil, salt, potatoes and chicken seasoning stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • 53B-01-5: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