Big Mamas on the Bayou
620 W Beach Dr, Panama City, FL 32401 · Permanent Food Service · License 1305469
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found, 10 live roaches underneath the three compartment sink and 1 live roach underneath the prep sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 23 follow-up), 8 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 23, 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 visitSep 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found, 10 live roaches underneath the three compartment sink and 1 live roach underneath the prep sink.
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Flour container not identified by name back storage area.
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed raw chicken thawing inside the prep sink with no running water.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Tea containers in the waitress station.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, drink station by the kitchen.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Microwave door and walk in cooler gaskets.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Drink cups in the waitress stare being stacked and not properly air dried.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, by the bathrooms.
Earlier inspections 1
A95Routine inspection3 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 21, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator appropriately reorganized items at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
To go boxes and single serving bowls in cook line, and aluminum pans next to drink machine in kitchen area not appropriately inverted or covered. Operator inverted items and appropriately stored them at the time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling in cook line soiled with dust/debris.
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.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.