BEST WESTERN PLUS
2338 MERCEDES AVE, Panama City FL 32405 · 850.215.8118
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
3 inspections within 0 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dharmang Shah expired 09/28/2025.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At the time of inspection, current license printed and appropriately displayed.
Food stored on floor. Box of oranges and box of single serving cereals on the floor in the kitchen. Employee appropriately stored them at the time of inspection.
Water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of certification for general manager Kevin Gazia.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 food handler working breakfast area, per employee, employed approximately 1 year.
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.