FIREFLY
535 RICHARD JACKSON BLVD UNIT G, Panama City Beach FL 32407 · 850-249-3359
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Caesar dressing on salad station 44F, per manager, item in cooler over night. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2026013649 | Dec 19, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | $160 |
| 6--2020049992 | Jun 3, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some raw items on sushi menu and beef carpaccio not identified as raw.
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Caesar dressing on salad station 44F, per manager, item in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Caesar dressing on salad station 44F, per manager, item in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some raw items on sushi menu and beef carpaccio not identified as raw.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of chlorine sanitizer at sushi bar not labeled.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef eye round on salad station dated 10-26-25 not used/discarded as of 11-4-25. See stop sale.
Spray bottle unknown substance not labeled on chemical shelf in room near dish pit.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Squeeze bottles, brown sugar, salad mixing bowl store under paper towel dispenser in salad station, exposing items to dripping hands.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw chicken, cooked pork shanks in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. Observed frozen halibut in vacuum sealed bag in walk-in freezer.
Apr 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw chicken, cooked pork shanks in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. Observed frozen halibut in vacuum sealed bag in walk-in freezer.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottles of wine, beer, half and half, and other drink mixes stored in ice well at bar. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottles of wine, beer, half and half, and other drink mixes stored in ice well at bar. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Iced on fry station counter: sweet potatoes 51F, per employee on counter approximately 1 hour, employee placed in freezer for rapid cooling and then stored in reach in cooler. New temp after 1 hour 43F. On expo counter: softened butter 47F, per employee, on counter approximately 1 hour. Discussed time as a public health control with operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Bartender provided soap during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice held on time, no written plan.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw chicken, cooked pork shanks in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. Observed frozen halibut in vacuum sealed bag in walk-in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on chemical shelf. Per manager bottle contains unknown substance. Voluntarily discarded by manager during inspection.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Paper towel dispenser installed over fry station counter over squeeze bottles and mixing bowl exposing food to dripping hands.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice wells at bar.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and salmon stored over cut peppers in reach in cooler of sushi area. Employee rearranged cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance inside ice bin and dicer with soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to dish station and on cleaning cart in chemical room.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP tuna thawing but not removed from package as instructions state.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large pans stacked while still wet.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on inside of ice machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for smart power sanitizer used in buckets.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container bowls being used for dispensing sugar and bread crumbs.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. observed cutting board in sushi kitchen that is no longer cleanable. Manager threw board away.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones set on shelves with food items and on top of glove box. Manager reminded staff about the proper place to store phones.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet cambros stacked in prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of chicken stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped straws in containers on bar top for customers. Manager had bartenders remove all unwrapped straws from reach of customers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle in hand wash sink behind kitchen line. Employee removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired 10/20/23.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in Panko seasoning. Employee took out and threw away.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna in ROP packaging with instructions to take out before thawing. Employee took tuna out of walk in and corrected.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken stored on floor. Employee put on shelf.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed one fire extinguisher in recharge zone next to server station in kitchen.
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.