GULF COAST BURGER COMPANY

GULF COAST BURGER COMPANY located in PANAMA CITY BEACH has undergone 10 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

10031 Hutchison Boulevard
Florida, 32407
Bay County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13537042

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board on make table with black cut marks.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Bar hand wash sink leaking into bucket.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons on bar not stored inverted.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on interior of ice bucket. Manager cleaned bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10/1/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10930534

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for ice cream in water at 122F. Manager turned temperature up at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob not working at hand wash sink by dish area. 85F from cold side.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of marinara dented on seam and with sharp creases See stop sale.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom. Manager placed room of paper towels near sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Plans have been submitted, not yet approved. Repeat Violation

8/28/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13506863

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No plans submitted. Discussed plan review with person in charge and provided web link to application. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: No plans submitted. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Plane review has been submitted. **Time Extended**

8/20/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13463387

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No plans submitted. Discussed plan review with person in charge and provided web link to application. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: No plans submitted. Admin Complaint

7/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10839610

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: No plans submitted. Discussed plan review with person in charge and provided web link to application. **Time Extended**

5/14/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10778808

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 11 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sealed mahi in fry station in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Manager discarded drink and discussed with employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine at bar not working properly per operator. Not currently in use.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Lemons and limes stored under paper towels by kitchen hand wash sink. Manager moved items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag on onions and bucket of cream cheese icing on floor in walk-in cooler.. Items removed from floor at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper observed over prep table and shelf with condiments.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - No light in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fan in glass door reach in cooler.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing to hand wash sink behind bar in disrepair. Per manager hand wash sink currently not being utilized due to leaking pipe. Cold water knob not working at kitchen hand wash sink.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Candy coated jars with no over head protection. Manager placed pan over jar. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Kitchen dish machine tested at 10 ppm. Manager primed machine, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sealed mahi in fry station in vacuum sealed bags. See stop sale
  • 02C-03-5: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. Open bag of sausage in walk-in cooler not dated. Pan of chili not dated with correct date. Items marked with dates at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area not on plans. Observed 2 hand wash sinks, dish washer, reach in cooler, ice cream freezer. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of train8ng for McKenzie.

2/20/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10778478

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

2/12/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8738849

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to back door.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Light in walk-in freezer not working.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Kitchen dish machine tested at 10ppm chlorine. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash on fry station counter 45F, less than one hour. Discussed time as a public health control with manager.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

1/26/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8549570

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of shrimp on floor of walk in freezer. Manager put shrimp on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep area table in kitchen. Manager moved to bottom of table without food. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs stored over raw turkey burgers. Employee moved eggs to bottom cooler drawer. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in ice cream shake area. Manager added soap. Corrected On-Site

11/9/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8388919

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/ residue on Exterior of ice bucket. Cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in flint of cook line hand wash sinks. Moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line and expo sinks. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish area hand wash sink. Repaired at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site