Firefly in Panama City Beach
Last inspected:
535 Richard Jackson Blvd Unit G, Panama City Beach, FL 32407Firefly 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.
Firefly in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Firefly in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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