Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
27
Score
Going back to 2022, Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Panama City average 83, so Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed a server washing his hands for less than five seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched his face and resumed cooking food without properly discarding gloves, washing hands and getting new gloves. Inspector educated employee about correct handwashing procedures and then proceeded to wash his hands appropriately. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the maketable adjacent to the egg station with soiled deep cutting marks.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per manager, spray bottle with sanitizer on the handwashing sink in the biscuit heating area, without label.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of napkins, containers, lids, and portion cups stored on the floor in the dry storage/office.
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks of CO unsecured in the dry storage/office.
51-11-4
Basic - Coffee filters not stored protected from contamination in the coffee station in the kitchen.
25-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the ware washing area. Manager removed it at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers and line cooks wearing bracelets, rings, and watches while engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls on prep area were not properly air-dried before placing them back on the shelves.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door has a gap around its edges and an uncovered peep hole.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Waffle and pancake mix boxes on the floor in the dry storage/office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the cooking line end adjacent to the biscuit heating station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Two lights in prep area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of oats, and container of grits on the prep area, container of oats on the line, and container of brown sugar next to the POS screens without labels. Employees add labels to containers at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
27
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/residue build up around rim of ice bucket. Ice bucket cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Build up grease/residue on dish racks for dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Cutting board in prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
82
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for butter in water at 84F. Manager replaced with fresh water at 139F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm. Operator primed machine, tested at 100ppm. Operator rewashed all dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked sausage. Items switched at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Server make table: shredded cheese 52F, per operator unknown amount of time. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg station make table: liquid egg 46F, ham 46F, hash brown 46F, Less than 4 hours. All items switched out with cold product from walk-in. Iced butter on expo counter 56F, less than 4 hours, discussed Time as a Public Health Control or more ice. Operator switched out product with cold product from walk-in. Server make table: shredded cheese 52F, per operator unknown amount of time. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pan in dish pit handwash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
43
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Quaternary sanitizer spray bottles unlabeled. Labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pancake batter cooling in walk-in 55F 10:00 to 54F in 30 minutes. Improper rate of cooling. Recommended cooling batter with lids off containers. Lids removed at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area. Operator discarded cutting board and replaced with new. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
78
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. no time mark on butter blend cups on expo side of line. Employee marked for time during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall by dish pit handwash sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Side egg station make table: pooled eggs 46F, cooked potatoes 46F, less than 4 hours. Manager iced product at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Total of 2 dead. 1 behind clear plastic corner of sign on wall by dish pit handwash sink. 1 dead on floor by non functioning 2 door reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch.
How does Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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