Firefly in Panama City Beach

Last inspected:

535 Richard Jackson Blvd Unit G, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Overview

Firefly in Panama City Beach has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 28 inspections since 2016, in line with the statewide average, but has faced escalating enforcement in recent months centered on employee health and handwashing practices. The facility received two formal disciplinary actions totaling $320 in fines. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was documented on December 21, 2023. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026 found three high-priority employee health policy violations and resulted in an admin complaint recommendation, following a December 19, 2025 complaint inspection that cited six high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, and handwashing failures. Prior to these recent escalations, a November 4, 2025 routine inspection documented three separate handwashing violations alongside management awareness failures. No emergency closures are on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
148Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Firefly in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg 3.13 violations / inspection 3.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Bay County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Firefly in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Firefly in Panama City Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2026013649 $160.00 Dec 19, 2025 Miami (Doral)
6--2020049992 $160.00 Jun 3, 2020 Miami (Doral)

Firefly in Panama City Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed one fire extinguisher in recharge zone next to server station in kitchen.

Firefly in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— 7 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Firefly in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firefly in Panama City Beach last inspected?
Firefly in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Firefly in Panama City Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Firefly in Panama City Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Firefly in Panama City Beach had?
Firefly in Panama City Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Firefly in Panama City Beach find?
Firefly in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Firefly in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
No, Firefly in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
Has Firefly in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Firefly in Panama City Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Firefly in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Firefly in Panama City Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Firefly in Panama City Beach been fined?
Firefly in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $320.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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