Comfort Inn & Suites

2317 Jenks Ave, Panama City, FL 32405

American

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Comfort Inn & Suites has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Comfort Inn & Suites' latest score of 64 falls below the Panama City average of 83. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in handwashing sink in the kitchen area. Item removed at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Floor in disrepair underneath three compartment sink in the kitchen area.

36-17-5

Basic - Objectionable odor in the kitchen.

36-64-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of bowls stored on the floor. Boxes removed at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on customer self serve counter not protected or wrapped. Discussed with manager. Manager wrapped apples at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

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. Emailed written procedure to operator at time of inspection.

11-27-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Hole in floor under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-10-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Unfinished area of wall by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Mar 30, 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. General manager of hotel, Marcus MacMillan, person in charge at time of inspection Giovanna Cogdell **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: No manager certificate for this license. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: No manager certificate provided upon callback. **Admin Complaint**

53A-02-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Comfort Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Comfort Inn & Suites on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Comfort Inn & Suites?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Comfort Inn & Suites.

How does Comfort Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Comfort Inn & Suites most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Comfort Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Comfort Inn & Suites have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Comfort Inn & Suites means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Comfort Inn & Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Comfort Inn & Suites is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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