Thomas Donut & Snack Shop
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
78
Score
Thomas Donut & Snack Shop appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Panama City average 83, so Thomas Donut & Snack Shop trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at cook line handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cole slaw scoop handle stored in product. Employee removed scoop handle from product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of straws and case of paper towels on floor.
25-05-4
78
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All spired January 2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Operator to work on getting employees trained. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ham and cooked egg in cook line reach in. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 3 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad made 9-6-25 and pimento cheese made 9-7-25 not date marked by 9-9-25. Operator marked products with dates at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All spired January 2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored in soiled holster. Operator had both items washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior on ice scoop holster soiled. Operator had item washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
50
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of walk in freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler has unsealed concrete floors.
36-02-5
74
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger stored over RTE dressings in reach in cooler in kitchen. Also raw shrimp stored over RTE shredded lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved all raw items to bottom shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handle in sugar and flour containers. Manager took bowls out. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer inside restaurant missing seal around door.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and seasonings not stored in plastic containers that are not labeled.
02D-01-5
74
Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufle cup used as dispensing utensil in peppers. Employee removed and put utensil with handle in peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint for some people engaged in food production. Manager gave all individuals a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
90
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured by drink machine in back kitchen area.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food in boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
90
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
90
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pest spray stored next to ice scoop on top of ice machine manager removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic bowl in cheese mixture in walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager had employee put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thomas Donut & Snack Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thomas Donut & Snack Shop on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thomas Donut & Snack Shop?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thomas Donut & Snack Shop.
How does Thomas Donut & Snack Shop compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Thomas Donut & Snack Shop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Thomas Donut & Snack Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thomas Donut & Snack Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thomas Donut & Snack Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Thomas Donut & Snack Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thomas Donut & Snack Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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