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AROI THAI RESTAURANT & BAR

1305 E 5 ST, Panama City FL 32401 · 850-215-5665

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1305737
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
FEB 26
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found in the following locations: 3 live on wall by clean dish rack, 1 live on wood step stool in dish area, 2 live under chemical shelf in dish area, 1 live on a plastic container on clean dish rack, 1 live on a towel on the floor in dish pit.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed little kids behind the counter and kitchen area.
Intermediate/43-08-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on the cook line ceiling access to the attic.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line. Hat was given to the cook.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 19, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found in the following locations: 3 live on wall by clean dish rack, 1 live on wood step stool in dish area, 2 live under chemical shelf in dish area, 1 live on a plastic container on clean dish rack, 1 live on a towel on the floor in dish pit.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2026 · Upon callback, one live roach next to the side entrance door. Operator killed it, removed it, and proceeded to clean and sanitize the area. Time Extended
A total of 5 dead roaches on premises in the following locations: Four underneath the drying dish rack, one on the wooden step stool in dish area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2026 · Upon callback, one dead roach under the beer cooler in the bar area. Operator removed it, and cleaned and sanitized the area. Time Extended
Mar 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in upright cooler next to walk in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in lowboy on cooking line. Raw items moved to bottom of coolers at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found in the following locations: 3 live on wall by clean dish rack, 1 live on wood step stool in dish area, 2 live under chemical shelf in dish area, 1 live on a plastic container on clean dish rack, 1 live on a towel on the floor in dish pit.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork belly and curry prepared 03/15/2026 not date marked by 03/18/2026.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
A total of 5 dead roaches on premises in the following locations: Four underneath the drying dish rack, one on the wooden step stool in dish area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance around vent on women's restroom.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stacks of clean plates on drying dish rack in ware washing area not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated from restaurant food in beer cooler and in upright double door cooler next to walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the bottom of the back door kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Three compartment sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Stored food not covered, reach in freezer. Manager covered the food item.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not identified with common name on the cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and pot of chili.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.back storage area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back storage area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed post mix on the floor in front of the drink machine.
Basic/08B-38-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.