Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar

1305 E 5 St, Panama City, FL 32401
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The city-wide average is 83, putting Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: 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**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Upon callback, one dead roach under the beer cooler in the bar area. Operator removed it, and cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - 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. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance around vent on women's restroom.
36-34-5
Basic - 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.
24-05-4
Basic - 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.
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the bottom of the back door kitchen.
35B-01-4
52
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food not covered, reach in freezer. Manager covered the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Jun 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
90
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
May 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Panama City average of 83.

Has Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.