Ws Crab House

5029 Hwy 22, Panama City, FL 32404 · Permanent Food Service · License 1306038

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 79 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.High priority · fixed on the spot · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 3 basic
-21
Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct152026

Routine inspection

10 violations found

First visitOct 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Bottle of bleach and degreaser hanging on dry storage shelf by vinegar, spices, ziplock bags. Chemicals moved during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate6
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Mold like substance and/or lime deposits around water dispenser at self self drink station.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  At bar and fry station. Restocked during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
  No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
  Restocked during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Bottle of bleach water not labeled. Labeled 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. 2 cooks and 1 server hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
- Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
  Extra fee for card payments not disclosed on menu.
Basic3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Fry station chest freezer lid in disrepair exposing insulation. Dining room booth seats torn.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Microwave shelf soiled. Food debris/grease/residue around edges of steam table and gasket area of chest freezers.
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Build up under fry station reach in cooler door handle.
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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.