DRAGON WOK & ROLL
280 S ARNOLD RD, Panama City Beach FL 32413
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since June 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018059495 | Nov 13, 2018 | Feb 22, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Mosquitoes breeding in standing water in tubs/trashcans outside back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on crash cart, exterior of cook line cooler and rice cookers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator reusing a soy sauce can for corn starch slurry.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg stored over bucket of soy sauce. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in dish area hand wash sink and ice cream area handwashing sink. Items removed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on ice cream base made 2 days prior. Dated at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Oven cleaner not labeled. Labeled at time of inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused reach in coolers stored outside.
Water leaking from three compartment sink faucet.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new ice cream area at front counter. Reach in coolers, rolled ice cream station, and hand wash sink. Hand wash sink removed from cook line area.
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken and brown sauce in upright cook line reach in. Operator moved chicken to bottom of cooler during inspection.
Handwash sink removed from cook line area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new ice cream area at front counter. Reach in coolers, rolled ice cream station, and hand wash sink. Hand wash sink removed from cook line area.
No hot running water at mop sink. No water from hot water knob, 84F from cold side.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Open buckets of ice cream in display freezer in customer area in front of ice cream counter.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind cash register and at sink in kitchen area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 19 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink and dish machine area. Kitchen employee cleaned them up and sanitized the area.
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Jun 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has food training but it is expired.
Jun 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over plantains. Employee moved all bacon to bottom shelf.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in ice machine.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand wash sink with bag over it in kitchen where food prep and cooking take place. Employee states it is not working.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink out front.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has food training but it is expired.
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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in kitchen while engaging in food prep.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on kitchen counters. Employee removed.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed raw chicken juice frozen around top of reach in freezer.
Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed chicken being prepped in middle compartment of three compartment sink with build up of dirty dishes in compartments on both sides and middle sink not clean and sanitized.
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