Fazolis-Panama City
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Fazolis-Panama City, the earliest from 2022. Fazolis-Panama City was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.
Fazolis-Panama City's latest score of 47 falls below the Panama City average of 83. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: No manager certification provided **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 17, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed two hand wash sinks with no water available at all. One located next to ice machine and the other behind front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: No water at counter hand wash sink and water turned off at hand wash sink at ice machine. Person in charge at time of inspection states manager unaware of issues with sinks. Will time extend. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pasta/sauce basket with build up of lime and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed two hand wash sinks with no water available at all. One located next to ice machine and the other behind front counter. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water with debris on floor behind ice machine and in floor beside pasta warmer station.
36-22-4
64
Oct 25, 2024
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. Sharon Butcher expired 6-26-24, no other manager certificate provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Manager working to get certification renewed.. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No manager certificate provided at callback. Manager states certification has been completed. Unable to print certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: No manager certificate provided upon callback **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
90
Sep 25, 2024
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. Sharon Butcher expired 6-26-24, no other manager certificate provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Manager working to get certification renewed.. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No manager certificate provided at callback. Manager states certification has been completed. Unable to print certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Jul 29, 2024
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. Sharon Butcher expired 6-26-24, no other manager certificate provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Manager working to get certification renewed.. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of pasta pots lined with residue/lime deposits.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Sharon Butcher expired 6-26-24, no other manager certificate provided. **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. Person in charge at time of inspection unable to find proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead behind cook line upright reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Finish worn off of walk-in cooler/freezer floors. Large crack down center of freezer floor.
36-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk-in cooler/freezer floors soiled.
36-10-4
64
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No water at hand wash sink by pasta station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: No water at pasta station handwash sink. Establishment waiting on plumber to change sensor. Per manager plumber will come this week. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza by the slice not marked for time. Employee marked for time during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No water at hand wash sink by pasta station. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees hired over 60 days, no food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of pasta make table lid soiled. Grease/residue build up on the exterior of ice bucket.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Parmesan cheese handles in product in walk-in.
10-01-5
55
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza by the slice on racks on cook line, no time mark. Marked for time at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Observed shredded cheddar with mold like growth in walk-in. See stop sale.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Motion sensor on automatic faucet not functioning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by pizza oven, restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by pasta station. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 1 door low cook line cooler by pizza oven
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish shelf in front of dish machine.
36-22-4
50
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza by the slice not marked. Marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow prevention required on non-chemical side of splitter
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine blocked by speed rack. Speed rack moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish washer. Manager restocked at time of inspection. Paper towel dispenser unable to dispense at hand wash sink by pasta station. Manager fixed dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Food handler training through Fazolis/Noodle U, unapproved provider. Observed 1 food handler employed over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by pizza oven. No hot water at prep sink by office.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above pizza oven handwash sink. Above dry pasta shelf.
36-36-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk-in cooler.
36-11-4
45
Jul 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pre baked pizza held on time, no time mark
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink . Employee removed drink from line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over make table near walk-in.
12B-07-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fazolis-Panama City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fazolis-Panama City on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fazolis-Panama City?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fazolis-Panama City.
How does Fazolis-Panama City compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Fazolis-Panama City most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Fazolis-Panama City's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fazolis-Panama City have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fazolis-Panama City means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fazolis-Panama City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fazolis-Panama City is inspected around five times per year on average.
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