Best Western Plus

2338 Mercedes Ave, Panama City, FL 32405
Other
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Best Western Plus appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Panama City facility scores 83, putting Best Western Plus on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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**
53B-01-5
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**
53A-02-7
82
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for manager on duty Meshell Lucas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: No manager certificate observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: Per manager, out for 5 weeks due to family, leaving establishment in 2 weeks. Per manager GM is taking manager certification course. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for manager on duty Meshell Lucas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: No manager certificate observed. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Plus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Plus on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Plus?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Western Plus.

How does Best Western Plus compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Best Western Plus most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Best Western Plus' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Plus have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western Plus 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 Best Western Plus inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Plus is inspected around two times per year on average.