DON JOSE'S
1409 N US 231 STE B, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
License #1305950
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →DON JOSE'S in PANAMA CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 15, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 15, 2025 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Presence of a sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink located at the front counter.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Multiple food items were stored on the floor of the Walk in Freezer.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored on prep table. Manager removed it and properly stored it during inspection.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without a handle in the rice. Manager removed it during inspection.
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Would you eat here?
DON JOSE'S looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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