NELSON'S RESTAURANT
401 E 23 ST STE I, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
License #1305976
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Solid Health Score
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NELSON'S RESTAURANT in PANAMA CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 9, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.
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The latest inspection on July 9, 2025 shows 8 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank next to ice machine not secured.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Observed vents in ceiling in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- [31B-04-4] 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] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons inverted with handle down.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket with water.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in cook area blocked with trash can.
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