Best Western Plus in Panama City
Last inspected:
2338 Mercedes Ave, Panama City, FL 32405Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Best Western Plus in Panama City is a 20-seat food service establishment with 13 inspections on record since 2016. The facility has averaged 1.4 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2, with no emergency closures. Hand washing violations were cited in the two most recent inspections (June 2025 and March 2026), including a high-priority finding on June 9, 2025. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition with 8 total violations cited, including one high-priority hand washing violation and one intermediate violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Best Western Plus in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Best Western Plus in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Best Western Plus in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Western Plus in Panama City last inspected?
- Best Western Plus in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Best Western Plus in Panama City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Plus in Panama City are: Outer openings protected, Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Best Western Plus in Panama City had?
- Best Western Plus in Panama City has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Plus in Panama City find?
- Best Western Plus in Panama City was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Best Western Plus in Panama City ever been shut down?
- No, Best Western Plus in Panama City has no emergency closures 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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