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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
One Bay restaurants closed, seven get high-priority violations in state inspections
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Bay County restaurant inspections site. Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Bay County for the week of July 21-27, 2025. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Bay County restaurant inspection site. Which Bay County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their July 21-27 inspections, and no violations were found. Cracker Barrel #749, 520 E 23rd St., Panama City** Firefly, 535 Richard Jackson Blvd. Unit G, Panama City Beach** Sonic Drive-In #5602, 11200 Hutchinson Blvd., Panama City** St. Andrews Slice House, 1127 1/2 Beck Ave., Panama City** ** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week Which Bay County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors? These restaurants failed their July 21-27 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-up inspections are required. St. Andrews Slice House 1127 1/2 Beck Ave., Panama City Routine inspection on July 22 Facility temporarily closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected. Four total violations, with two high-priority violations High Priority - Operating with an expired division of hotels and restaurants license. High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 31 live roaches found in the following locations: 10 roaches on back wall around electrical conduit, 10 roaches on back side of stand up reach in cooler around motor area, one roach around stand up reach in cooler wheel casing and 10 live roaches underneath reach in cooler around the catch pan area. **Warning** Which Bay County restaurants had high-priority violations? Chili's Grill and Bar 845 E 23rd Street., Panama City Routine Inspection on July 25 Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. Six total violations, with one high-priority violation High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 15 seconds while washing hands. Cracker Barrel #749 520 E 23rd St., Panama City Routine inspection on July 22 Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. Seven total violations, with two high-priority violations High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded lettuce at 47 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese slices at 46 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked rice at 57 degrees Fahrenheit, whipped butter at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce at 47 degrees Fahrenheit, rice at 57 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese slices at 46 degrees Fahrenheit, whipped butter at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Fazolis-Panama City 2219 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Panama City Routine inspection on July 21 Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. 11 total violations, with one high-priority violation High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Lasagna temperature at 130 degrees Fahrenheit at 10:50 a.m. after 30 minutes in hot holding and second reheat. Rechecked at 11:55 a.m. temperature at 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina 2061 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Panama City Complaint inspection on July 24 Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. Nine total violations, with four high-priority violations High Priority - Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator fixed pump tube and primed machine, tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** High Priority - Hand wash sink by grill station dripping on floor. three compartment sink pipes dripping on floor. Dish pit sprayer sink leaking on to floor. Manager placed pans under sinks during inspection. **Warning** High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: raw chicken at 51 degrees Fahrenheit, raw chorizo at 63 degrees Fahrenheit, and pork carnitas at 52 degrees Fahrenheit at 3:40 p.m., per manager items in unit since approximately 11:30 a.m. Raw shrimp in unit since noon per manager, 44-49 degrees Fahrenheit at 4:05 p.m. See stop sale. High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: raw chicken at 51 degrees Fahrenheit, raw chorizo at 63 degrees Fahrenheit, and pork carnitas at 52 degrees Fahrenheit at 3:40 p.m., per manager items in unit since approximately 11:30 a.m. See stop sale. Also in drawer, per manager since noon: raw shrimp at 52 degrees Fahrenheit, raw beef at 62 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese sticks at 52 degrees Fahrenheit, imitation crabmeat at 54 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked potatoes at 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager moved items to freezer for rapid chilling. New temperatures at 4:05 p.m.: raw beef at 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese sticks at 40 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked potatoes at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp down to 44-49 degrees Fahrenheit at 4:05 p.m., see stop sale **Warning** Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina 2061 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Panama City Complaint inspection on July 25 Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. One total violation, with one high-priority violation High Priority − From initial inspection : High Priority - Hand wash sink by grill station dripping on floor. three compartment sink pipes dripping on floor. Dish pit sprayer sink leaking on to floor. Manager placed pans under sinks during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on July 25: Operator working to get plumbing repaired. **Time Extended** Rafael Pizzeria 12700 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach Routine inspection on July 25 Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. 13 total violations, with two high-priority violations High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired June 1 High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese on pizza make table counter at 48 degrees Fahrenheit, per manager less than one hour. Moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Sonic Drive-In #5602 11200 Hutchinson Blvd., Panama City Routine inspection on July 22 Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. 12 total violations, with three high-priority violations High Priority - four live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. **Warning** High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright fry cooler: hot dogs at 49 degrees Fahrenheit, sausage patties at 49 degrees Fahrenheit, per employee items in cooler over night, see stop sale. High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright fry cooler: hot dogs at 49 degrees Fahrenheit, sausage patties at 49 degrees Fahrenheit, per employee items in cooler over night, see stop sale. What agency inspects restaurants in Florida? Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments. How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida? If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online. Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database. What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean? Basic violations are those considered against best practices. A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report. An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over." An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public. A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Panama City area restaurant and food truck inspections July 21-27 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sonic's New 'Perfect for Summer' Lineup Has Fans Craving More: 'Sounds So Refreshing Right Now'
Sonic's New 'Perfect for Summer' Lineup Has Fans Craving More: 'Sounds So Refreshing Right Now' originally appeared on Parade. Today marked the first day of the summer solstice, and boy, was it one for the books. The sun was out, temps were high, and just about everyone had the same urge: get outside and soak it all in. But after a full day in the heat, we needed something cold, fast, and maybe even a little over-the-top. Enter Sonic Drive-In. The fan-favorite fast-food chain is inviting folks to pull up, hit that red button and cool off with one of their new, summer-only Flavorista Favorites. 😋😋SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter🍳🍔 Spotted by @snackbetch and quickly making waves online, Sonic's summer drink lineup is pure tropical chaos in the best way. We're talking returning Flavorista Favorites, brand-new Sweet Topped Lemonades and a couple of must-try Fan-Favorite Slushies. With a lineup this stacked, one trip just won't cut it—we're gonna need a few. 'Sonic Summer Drink Lineup,' @snackbetch announced in their post, while doing the Lords work by giving viewers a detailed list of what's on the menu. So what can we expect to find? Keep reading for the full breakdown: Flavorista Favorites: Lemonade Cream Cooler – A creamy, icy lemonade treat. Twisted Flamingo – Sprite mixed with cherry, vanilla and sweet cream. Berries & Cream – Sprite with berries and sweet cream on top. Rainbow Slush – A colorful slush with layers of blue raspberry, lemonade and strawberries. Dirty Dr Pepper – Dr. Pepper with coconut, lime and sweet cream. Sweet Topped Lemonades (New): Strawberry Lemonade – Classic lemonade with real strawberries and sweet cream foam. Classic Lemonade – Tart lemonade topped with sweet cream foam. Blueberry Lavender Lemonade – A fruity twist with blueberry, lavender and sweet cream Favorite Slushes: Watermelon Slush – Super refreshing and sweet. Lemonberry Slush – A mix of lemon and strawberry in slushy form. Each of these limited-time summer sips is available now at participating Sonic locations. Pro tip: wait for one of those extra-scorching days—the kind where only an ice-cold, tropical drink can save you—and let Sonic do the New 'Perfect for Summer' Lineup Has Fans Craving More: 'Sounds So Refreshing Right Now' first appeared on Parade on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Independent
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Tots and Tales: Sonic partners with authors for new summer menu items
Sonic Drive-In has partnered with authors on its newest menu craze - and introduced new drinks to help cool you down. . Bestselling authors Ashley Poston, Abby Jimenez, and the writing duo Christina Lauren are teaming with Sonic for its campaign, celebrating summer reads and sweet drinks. The fast food chain is introducing a new line of Sweet Topped Lemonades, aiming to refresh customers while promoting literacy among children. The new drinks come in three flavors: Classic Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, and Blueberry Lavender Lemonade. Each drink features Sonic's signature lemonade topped with a sweet cold foam. Early access to the new drink through the Sonic App began on Tuesday. These new drinks are available nationwide starting June 2. The campaign supports education by helping provide 100,000 books to underserved kids through its Limeades for Learning initiative, with proceeds from all drink sales funding the effort. Poston is the bestselling author of romance novels such The Seven Year Slip and The Dead Romantics, and is set to release her latest book, Sounds Like Love, on June 17. "Summer has always been synonymous with books in my head, required reading, midnight releases and audiobooks on long road trips," Poston said in a news release. "To me, there is nothing more quintessentially summer than a sweet topped classic lemonade and a steamy read. Now excuse me while I go kick back in my hammock and sink into a romance to quench my thirst for refreshing meet-cutes and sugar-sweet happily ever afters." Jimenez, known for titles such as Just for the Summer and Yours Truly, released her latest novel, Say You'll Remember Me, in April. "I write stories that make you laugh, cry and maybe believe in love again," Jimenez said in a news release. " Sweet topped lemonades may make you feel that way too. Blueberry lavender is sweet, a bit unexpected and completely swoon-worthy. Whether you're reading on the beach or just need a little moment of joy in your day, this flavor is the perfect escape." Christina Lauren, the pen name of writing duo Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, is known for bestselling books such as The Paradise Problem, Love and Other Words and the Beautiful series. 'As lifelong book lovers, we'll always jump at the opportunity to foster a love of reading," Hobbs and Billings said in a news release. "Some of our best memories are from hot summer days spent getting lost in a book. What better way to spend the summer this year than reading with a sweet topped strawberry lemonade and supporting public education all at the same time?" Other Sonic arrivals just in time for summer include new Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites and the limited-time return of the beloved Watermelon and Lemonberry Slushes. These items are available exclusively in the Sonic App.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Sonic is offering a sweet summer deal... but you'll have to catch it at the right time
Loyal Sonic fans can now grab half-price milkshakes — and that's just the start of summer deals. Sonic Drive-In is serving up sweet summer savings — starting with half-price shakes every day after 5pm at participating locations nationwide. Customers can cool off with seven classic flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, caramel, hot fudge, and peanut butter. But milkshakes aren't the only treat Sonic lovers can look forward to. The chain is also bringing back fan-favorite slushes after a wave of online demand. Starting May 27, rewards members can order the beloved Watermelon Slush, returning after a viral petition, for just $2.79. The Lemonberry Slush — back for the first time since 2020 — will also make its comeback, starting at $3.29. Both slushes roll out to all customers on June 2. In addition to drink returns and specials, Sonic Drive-In is debuting its all-new Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites, starting at $2.99 next week. Sonic Drive-In is debuting its all-new Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites, starting at $2.99 next week Known as the largest drive-in chain in the U.S., Sonic operates more than 3,500 restaurants across 47 states It's popular FUN.99 menu — launched last year — remains a standout in the fast-food value wars, offering a mix of entrees, snacks, and desserts for $1.99 each. The feature is among many offers from restaurant chains participating in the value meals war. Sonic Drive-In guests can also get their hands on a Unicorn Dreams Slush, a limited-time drink that arrived on May 5. Guests are advised to get the Unicorn Dreams Slush soon since customers have already claimed the magical beverage is no longer available in some restaurants. Other chains are rolling out deals this month. Applebee's All You Can Eat (AYCE) specials are back in restaurants nationwide from yesterday. The restaurant chain is allowing customers to get unlimited Riblets, Double Crunch Shrimp, and Chicken Tenders with endless fries.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Houston man sues Whataburger for up to $1 million after putting onions on his burger
A Houston man is suing fast food chain Whataburger, claiming he suffered an allergic reaction to onions on a burger – despite ordering the meal with no onions. Demery Ardell Wilson says he had such a bad allergic reaction to the onions while dining at one of the restaurant's chains on June 24 that he had to seek medical attention. Wilson claims he took one bite of his meal and immediately tasted onion – which was enough to cause an allergic reaction, Moneywise reported. He filed a lawsuit against Whataburger on April 25, seeking 'monetary relief over $250,000 but less than $1,000,000,' after asking for a meal with no onions, the court filing states. In the petition, Wilson says he suffered 'serious personal injuries' as a result of the incident and was forced to 'seek the care of medical professionals.' Wilson also claims the restaurant was negligent in serving him in the suit. It was not immediately clear which branch of the chain he had visited, or what he ordered. Meanwhile, Whataburger is pushing back against Wilson's allegations, requesting 'strict proof' of his claims in a separate court document filed on May 16. The Independent has reached out to Whataburger for comment. Wilson has previously sued a fast food chain over being served onions against his request. He filed a lawsuit against Sonic Drive-in last year, claiming a meal he ordered without onions also triggered an allergic reaction.
