Firefly
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Firefly has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average for Panama City Beach sits at 84, putting Firefly on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some raw items on sushi menu and beef carpaccio not identified as raw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Upon callback, some raw items on sushi menu and beef carpaccio still not identified as raw **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
90
Dec 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Caesar dressing on salad station 44F, per manager, item in cooler over night. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Caesar dressing on salad station 44F, per manager, item in cooler over night. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of chlorine sanitizer at sushi bar not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Some raw items on sushi menu and beef carpaccio not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
61
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef eye round on salad station dated 10-26-25 not used/discarded as of 11-4-25. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle unknown substance not labeled on chemical shelf in room near dish pit.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Squeeze bottles, brown sugar, salad mixing bowl store under paper towel dispenser in salad station, exposing items to dripping hands. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
74
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw chicken, cooked pork shanks in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. Observed frozen halibut in vacuum sealed bag in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Manager states plan has been made. No approved plans located. Provided special process guidance card at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: HACCP plan has been received, not yet approved. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Apr 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw chicken, cooked pork shanks in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. Observed frozen halibut in vacuum sealed bag in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Manager states plan has been made. No approved plans located. Provided special process guidance card at callback. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottles of wine, beer, half and half, and other drink mixes stored in ice well at bar. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottles of wine, beer, half and half, and other drink mixes stored in ice well at bar. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Iced on fry station counter: sweet potatoes 51F, per employee on counter approximately 1 hour, employee placed in freezer for rapid cooling and then stored in reach in cooler. New temp after 1 hour 43F. On expo counter: softened butter 47F, per employee, on counter approximately 1 hour. Discussed time as a public health control with operator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice held on time, no written plan.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw chicken, cooked pork shanks in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. Observed frozen halibut in vacuum sealed bag in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on chemical shelf. Per manager bottle contains unknown substance. Voluntarily discarded by manager during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Bartender provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Paper towel dispenser installed over fry station counter over squeeze bottles and mixing bowl exposing food to dripping hands.
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice wells at bar.
10-08-5
39
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and salmon stored over cut peppers in reach in cooler of sushi area. Employee rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance inside ice bin and dicer with soiled with 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 sinks at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to dish station and on cleaning cart in chemical room.
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP tuna thawing but not removed from package as instructions state. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large pans stacked while still wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
58
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on inside of ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for smart power sanitizer used in buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. observed cutting board in sushi kitchen that is no longer cleanable. Manager threw board away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones set on shelves with food items and on top of glove box. Manager reminded staff about the proper place to store phones. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet cambros stacked in prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of chicken stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped straws in containers on bar top for customers. Manager had bartenders remove all unwrapped straws from reach of customers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container bowls being used for dispensing sugar and bread crumbs. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
58
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork loin stored over cambro of cut potatoes in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Employee stated put sushi rice out at 8:10. Employee marked rice for 8:10-12:10. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine in server area of kitchen, ice machine and soda gun holder at bar with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label in dish area.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed assorted meat wrapped and stored in bus tubs on floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed bamboo mat used for sushi wrapped with Saran Wrap taped together with scotch tape. Employee rewrapped bamboo mat without tape. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on fish in outside walk in cooler. Employee removed and relabeled to match invoices. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth not stored in sanitizer solution in sushi prep area.
21-12-4
45
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firefly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firefly on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firefly?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Firefly.
How does Firefly compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Firefly most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Firefly's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firefly have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firefly 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 Firefly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firefly is inspected around four times per year on average.
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