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BEST WESTERN PLUS

BEST WESTERN PLUS in PANAMA CITY has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

2338 Mercedes Avenue
Panama City, Florida, 32405
Bay County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10909723

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At the time of inspection, current license printed and appropriately displayed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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. Warning

6/9/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8757379

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

4/9/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8605296

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/5/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8389503

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning