what's up with Pandora's at Grayton Beach, sign says closed for repairs. My buddy that works there say the decision was kind of sudden, I sure do love the outside bar and grayt entertainment. I thought it was one of those places that you could count on to always be there, It seems to have become mostly a cocktail crowd.... whassup?
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SoWal Expert
Not exactly. If Pandora's has a variance of residential zoning for commercial use (I have not looked at the zoning), only if the commercial use of the property ceases for six consecutive months, it reverts back to residential. The property could sell, or be leased to another commercial tenant, and they could continue under the variance. At least that is the way I understand zoning rules according to the Comp Plan of Walton County.
SWGB
This makes me so happy that I am a vegetarian!! Although it reallyticks me off when I go into LOCAL restaurants and they offer NOTHING vegetarian on the menu and the server just looks at me like I am stupid when I can't order anything off the menu...Like I can pull a veggie plate outta my butt. (This actually happened to me last week at a VERY LOCAL restaurant...my last visit there was my last visit there;-))
You pulled a veggie plate out of your butt or the waiter looked at you like you were crazy for asking for veggie dishes? :funn:
Beach Fanatic
Okay, help me with history, the first grantee of a zoning change...I recently tossed my t-shirt from the original mexican restaurant in the current Pandora's location. Anyone remember the name of that restaurant? I only remember the creosote pole dances by a Grayton Beach legend.....
Beach Fanatic
JB, I am only reporting what I saw in the report. You can see it yourself right here.
"Each inspection report is a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection."
a few from the report:
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed reach in coolers behind cook line at 58 and 60 degrees farienheit. Small bag of crawfish thrown away. Approximately 1/2 lb.
05-09-1 Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, reach in two door cooler.
07-03-1 Critical. Observed bread reused for making breadcrumbs/croutons in walk in cooler.
07-05-1 Critical. Observed garlic butter in reach in cooler being re-used.
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
The 60F degree refrigerator scares the heck out of me.
You mention TGI Fridays, of which I am not a fan, but I bet you a TGI Fridays at that location would be the busiest restaurant on 30A.
The TGI Friday's comment was completely tongue-in-cheek. I loathe chains more than anyone here.
But a Harbor Docks - east would be nice
Beach Fanatic
:funn:Sorry, I'm a dork and darn limber, but I could never pull a veggie plate out of my butt! She just thought I could because she just stared at me like I could create something vegetarian on her menu! You pulled a veggie plate out of your butt or the waiter looked at you like you were crazy for asking for veggie dishes? :funn:
SWGB
Sorry, it was worded to easy for that one. My mother was a vegetarian and he would simply ask for several sides of veggies on one plate. Her other favorite was to go thru Burger King and order a Whopper with no patty, that'll get you some looks.
SoWal Expert
Sorry, it was worded to easy for that one. My mother was a vegetarian and he would simply ask for several sides of veggies on one plate. Her other favorite was to go thru Burger King and order a Whopper with no patty, that'll get you some looks.
No tofu at BK?
SWGB
No tofu at BK?
Actually there's alot more soy product at fast food restaraunts than you think.
SoWal Expert
Actually there's alot more soy product at fast food restaraunts than you think.
I'm sure. Kinda like the chicken fried "steak" at the nursing home. :roll:
SWGB
I'm sure. Kinda like the chicken fried "steak" at the nursing home. :roll:
Yep, do you eat Taco Bell, cause the ground meat (which comes in a box labeled "Taco Meat Filling") is 25-30% tofu.
SoWal Expert
Yep, do you eat Taco Bell, cause the ground meat (which comes in a box labeled "Taco Meat Filling") is 25-30% tofu.
Don't do TB. But this does not surprise me. I do have quite an affection for Taco Casa though.
SWGB
Don't do TB. But this does not surprise me. I do have quite an affection for Taco Casa though.
I think there's one in the PC mall, other than that I've never heard of it. I do know it's a chain based in Texas, which may esplain your affection.
SoWal Insider
Yep, do you eat Taco Bell, cause the ground meat (which comes in a box labeled "Taco Meat Filling") is 25-30% tofu.
no way, I never knew!!! Dont tell Mr. IBD!!!I think there's one in the PC mall, other than that I've never heard of it. I do know it's a chain based in Texas, which may esplain your affection.
SWGB there is one in the PC mall but I do not like it. I guess I like tofu!!
SoWal Expert
I think there's one in the PC mall, other than that I've never heard of it. I do know it's a chain based in Texas, which may esplain your affection.
It's wonderful!! They put lots of that shredded cellulose coated cheese on them! YUM!
SoWal Expert
Sorry, it was worded to easy for that one. My mother was a vegetarian and he would simply ask for several sides of veggies on one plate. Her other favorite was to go thru Burger King and order a Whopper with no patty, that'll get you some looks.Exqueeze me, your mother is a he?
"Sorry, it was worded to easy for that one.":funn:
I know several people who used to go to McDonald's and order cheeseburgers with no meat.
SWGB
Exqueeze me, your mother is a he?
"Sorry, it was worded to easy for that one.":funn:
I know several people who used to go to McDonald's and order cheeseburgers with no meat.
Oh lordy, I've been on a bit of a posting marathon tonight.
I used to work at Taco Bell, hence the inside knowledge. We used to get smartassed highschool kids at the drive thru ordering a taco with nothing on it. Nothing back fired there humor like wrapping a taco shell and charging $1.29 plus tax.
Admin
1. The manager is ...
A quick Google search shows the manager of the Hooters you mentioned to be someone else.
Although you may not have meant any harm, the other items you mentioned are considered hearsay and possibly harmful. I am in no position to doubt the truth of your statements but they shouldn't be written unless they are easily verifiable and you are willing to defend them in court. I doubt you want to be sued for libel.
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Reading al this I have to brag...health department came to my kitchen a few months ago. The guy, who is always very picky, told me that for the first time he had nothing to say! We recieved a 100%!!!! 
I am VERY aware of keeping things sanitary and at safe temp. I realize that commercial kitchens are trying to save money, so some scrimp in certian areas.
AND it is very hard to keep up with everything in a large establishment.
Coolers that are not at temp below 40 degrees are a NO NO, though!
I am VERY aware of keeping things sanitary and at safe temp. I realize that commercial kitchens are trying to save money, so some scrimp in certian areas.AND it is very hard to keep up with everything in a large establishment.
Coolers that are not at temp below 40 degrees are a NO NO, though!
Beach Lover
Thanks for pointing out my faux pas...I did not mean any harm just the facts as I know them to be. If I offended anyone, I am truely sorry.
SWGB
Reading al this I have to brag...health department came to my kitchen a few months ago. The guy, who is always very picky, told me that for the first time he had nothing to say! We recieved a 100%!!!!
AND it is very hard to keep up with everything in a large establishment.
Coolers that are not at temp below 40 degrees are a NO NO, though!
Congrats on 100%, I know that is a hard one to pull off.
Beach Fanatic
Reading al this I have to brag...health department came to my kitchen a few months ago. The guy, who is always very picky, told me that for the first time he had nothing to say! We recieved a 100%!!!!
AND it is very hard to keep up with everything in a large establishment.
Coolers that are not at temp below 40 degrees are a NO NO, though!
Beach Fanatic
A lot of workers are at Pandora's today. Looks like they are really cleaning things up.
Beach Lover
In order to clear up any misconceptions concerning the temporary closing of Pandora's of Grayton Beach, I would like to take this opportunity to respond to all of your comments and concerns. Pandora's of Grayton Beach did indeed have an unfavorable health inspection on December 3, 2007. We had a cooler that quit working properly overnight the night before. Since we are not open for business on Mondays, the fact that the cooler was not working properly wasn't discovered until the health inspector pointed it out to the office staff around noon on that Monday. All food product effected was immediately and voluntarily disposed of. Prior to this inspection, we were already planning a temporary closing to do some repairs to the building. Numerous repairs are now underway. We will reopen with new management in place as soon as these repairs are completed. In response to the comment concerning licensing for Pandora's of Grayton Beach, all business licenses associated with the establishment are current. The issue cited in the health insection is an individual food manager license belonging to the previous manager. It was unknown to us that his food manager certification had expired. In addition, the previous manager is in no way related to the Montalto family as reported by some of you. The Montalto family has owned and operated restaurants in the area for over 29 years. We sincerely care about the community in which we operate and sincerely regret any inconvience or concerns you as residents of this community have had relating to our closing. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen.
Sam Montalto
Sam Montalto
Beach Lover
Thank you for clearing things up. Looking forward to the re-opening.
Beach Fanatic
Thanks Sam.... we are looking forward to the re-opening as we have loved Pandoras on the Island for many years as well as Pandoras next door.Checking your forum account
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