NELSON'S RESTAURANT
With 5 documented inspections, NELSON'S RESTAURANT in PANAMA CITY has achieved a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
401 E 23 ST STE I
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10866511
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank next to ice machine not secured.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Observed vents in ceiling in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at any of the handwashing sinks.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons inverted with handle down.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket with water.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in cook area blocked with trash can.
Inspection Date: 5/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10800455
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793722
- 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/. Self serve salad buffet added to front counter area. Smoker placed behind restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Operator working to get plan review completed. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792120
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on walk-in freezer floor. Build up on gasket area of walk-in cooler door.
- 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. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Warning
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Croutons and almonds on salad bar not protected operator placed lids on items at time of inspection. 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. Raw ground beef above raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved ground beef below shrimp during 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/. Self serve salad buffet added to front counter area. Smoker placed behind restaurant. Warning