The Bird & Brew CO

100 Pier Park Dr Ste 130, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 · Permanent Food Service · License 1305684

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 90 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 25, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 4 complaint inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic
-10
Safety score90

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Aug42026

Complaint inspection

5 violations found

First visitAug 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Cold smoked salmon over butter in reach in cooler. Employee moved salmon to bottom.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  Cold smoked salmon not identified as raw/undercooked on in-house menu. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 7-22-26
  Repeat violation
Basic3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Buckets of icing on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee removed items from floor during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Cooks not wearing hair restraints. Employees obtained hats during inspection,
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul222026B80Routine inspection9 violations, 3 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop sale issued due to time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41°F within 4 hours. waffle batter containing reconstituted egg and milk on counter at 77°F, per employee batter made over 4 hours prior, see stop sale.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Iced: liquid egg 48°F, per employee egg placed on ice approximately 45 mins prior. Eggs placed deeper in ice water, down to 38°F,
  Fixed on the spot
  Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41°F within 4 hours. waffle batter containing reconstituted egg and milk on counter at 77°F, per employee batter made over 4 hours prior, see stop sale.
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
  Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers cold smoked salmon, no consumer advisory. Consumer advisory posted during inspection. Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Cold smoked salmon not identified as raw.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
  Restocked at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 cook on duty and 2 servers on duty hired over 60 days.
Basic3
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  Operator removed scoop at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Drink on clean dish shelf. Operator discarded drink at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.