5 Stars Hibachi
626 W 23 St, Panama City, FL 32405 · Catering · License 1305129
What drove the grade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 complaint inspection1 intermediate, 1 basic-4
- Extension granted on Sep 18, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsComplaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitSep 18, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Upon callback, operator states that an order was placed yet the training material hasn't been delivered yet.
More time given
- First visitJul 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled and with food debris on Walk in Freezer and Walk in Cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.