Kraken in Panama City
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6628 Thomas Dr, Panama City, FL 32408Kraken in Panama City has a volatile compliance record marked by high-priority violations across multiple inspections. Over 17 inspections spanning January 2023 to October 2025, the facility accumulated 89 violations—averaging 5.2 per inspection, at the Florida statewide average—but the pattern of violations is concerning. High-priority violations appeared in at least 6 of the last 7 inspections, including recurring citations for handwashing procedure failures (cited in 4 inspections), management awareness gaps (5 inspections), employee health reporting violations (3 inspections), and shell stock requirement violations (4 inspections). A cluster of complaint-based inspections in July and September 2023 resulted in 12 violations combined, with the July 2023 inspection prompting a Warning Issued disposition after findings of food in poor condition, inadequate handwashing facilities, and employee health policy failures. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent Food-Licensing Inspection on October 22, 2025 identified 3 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kraken in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Kraken in Panama City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2022060128 | $160.00 | Sep 7, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Kraken in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kraken in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kraken in Panama City last inspected?
- Kraken in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kraken in Panama City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kraken in Panama City are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Kraken in Panama City had?
- Kraken in Panama City has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kraken in Panama City find?
- Kraken in Panama City was most recently inspected on October 22, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kraken in Panama City ever been shut down?
- No, Kraken in Panama City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Kraken in Panama City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kraken in Panama City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Kraken in Panama City been fined?
- Kraken in Panama City has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Kraken. How we collect and verify this data.