Panhandlers
3008 Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 · Permanent Food Service · License 7601891
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 8), 2 intermediate (fixed before it reopened Oct 8), 6 basic (3 repeats)-19
- Emergency closure on Oct 6, reopened Oct 8Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-10
- Safety score71
Our own summary of the public record, not an official state rating. How grades work · Report an error
Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 6, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Observed approximately twenty-four rodent droppings in the following locations: three on floor by wall in dining room, one on soiled cloth on shelf under prep table, one on shelf under prep table, two on floor beside water heater, four on floor behind prep table holding microwave ovens, three on floor behind stove, ten on shelf under soda machine.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment observed preparing, serving or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
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. This inspector provided and operator posted sign during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator replenished during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood vent above fryers with accumulation of grease, hood vent surrounding with accumulation of dust/grease, wall above microwaves with accumulation of dust.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Observed accumulation of grease on floor in kitchen under equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed missing floor tile throughout establishment.
Repeat violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on the floor in the following locations: at back door and corner beside back door, in back room beside AC unit, the far left corner in back room and on the walk-in cooler floor.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed hole in ceiling beside warewashing area with dripping water into bucket.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed approximately 4ftX4ft ceiling missing in kitchen leading to exhaust fan.
Repeat violation
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.