Pensacola-area February restaurant inspections: 7 administrative complaints reported

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation showed some love to Escambia and Santa County restaurants for the month of February during their latest round of restaurant inspections, with 88 restaurants receiving zero violations. Seven received an administrative complaint.

A full list of those who received perfect scores can be found at the bottom of this article.

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Seven restaurants receive administrative complaints:

Casks and Flights, 121 S. Palafox Place, Suite B

Following a Feb. 22 inspection from the DBPR, Casks and Flights received two violations involving roaches on the premises. Upon inspection, seven live roaches were found in the dishwashing and mop sink area, which is not located in the kitchen, next to the three-compartment sink and reach-in freezer. Another 11 dead roaches were found in the same area.

Casks and Flights were cited with the same violations the following day. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Facto’s Snack Shack, 4027 N. Davis Highway

Following a Feb. 6 inspection from the DBPR, Facto’s Snack Shack received 13 violations, one which was high priority, seven intermediate and five basic offenses. The high priority violation being that food was not being stored at the proper temperature for the time frame. Other lower-level offenses included soiled food-contact surfaces, no soap or paper towel provided at the hand wash sink and no probe thermometer provided to measure the temperature of foods.

In a follow-up inspection also on Feb. 6, the restaurant had reduced their violations down to two that both involved lacking certifications, including a food manager certification and state approved employee training. A follow-up inspection is still required.

House of Chong, 3820 W. Navy Boulevard

Following a Feb. 22 inspection from the DBPR, House of Chong received a single violation for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, resulting in an administrative complaint. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Sky Zone Pensacola, 5007 N. Davis Highway, Unit 8A

Following a Feb. 17 inspection from the DBPR, Sky Zone received a single violation for not having proof of required state employee training provided for any employees, resulting in an administrative complaint. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Dinner India, 201 S. New Warrington Road

Following a Feb. 14 inspection from the DBPR, Dinner India received a sole violation for lacking proof of food manager certification, resulting in an administrative complaint. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Bistro 98, 5248 Gulf Breeze Parkway

Following a Feb. 15 inspection from the DBPR, the restaurant received four violations, including a high priority violation for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Other intermediate offenses included a soiled food-contact surface, a missing chemical test kit when using cleaning sanitizer and a missing consumer advisory for raw foods. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Lao Ocean, 368 Gulf Breeze Parkway

Following a Feb. 8 inspection from the DBPR, the restaurant received eight violations. Three of the violations were deemed a high priority included not changing single use gloves when needed, raw animal food not being stored properly and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The restaurant met inspection standards later that same day.

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88 restaurants receive a perfect score:

1. George Bistro + Bar, 6159 N. 9th Ave.

2. Texas Roadhouse, 7177 N. Davis Highway

3. Farmhouse Catering, 9181 N. Eight Mile Creek Road

4. Popeyes Louisiana, 350 E. Nine Mile Road

5. Gaby’s Taqueria, 104 E. Gregory St.

6. Holiday Inn, 7813 N. Davis Highway

7. Yummy Poke Bowl & Bubble Tea, 1741 E. Nine Mile Road, Suite 8

8. Rock and Roll Sushi Beulah, 8714 Beulah Road

9. Burger King, 6757 N. 9th Ave.

10. Sarku Japan, 5100 N. 9th Ave.

11. Traci’s Cherished Creations, 8190 W. Fairfield Dr.

12. Fang’s Poke and Bao, 5100 N. Ninth Ave.

13. Malibu Lounge and Package, 1000 Gulf Breach Highway

14. Subway, 8012 N. Davis Highway

15. Frank’s Daily Bread Catering, 5559 N. Davis Highway

16. Papa’s Pizza, 400 Quietwater Beach Boulevard

17. Tu Do Vietnamese Restaurant, 7130 N. Davis Highway

18. Pho Real, 8102 N. Davis Highway

19. Xiscali, 19 N. Navy Boulevard

20. Goat Lips Deli and Coffee House, 2811 Copter Road

21. Westmorelands Special Occasions, 800 E. Nine Mile Road

22. Native Café, 45 A Via de Luna Drive

23. Brother Fox Sister Hen, 415 N. Alcaniz St.

24. A Little Madness Brewing Company, 9838 N. Davis Highway

25. Tacos La Mixteca, 5525 Pensacola Boulevard

26. La Michoanaca the P-cola Ice Cream and Candy, 5800 N. W St., Unit 1

27. Bonsai, 12 Via de Luna Dr.

28. Chick-fil-A Nine Mile Road, 1757 E. Nine Mile Road

29. Las Cazuelas, 4123 Mobile Highway

30. Delicias Latin Food and Bar, 1741 E. Nine Mile Road Suite 1

31. What the Cluck Chicken Truck, 1242 Dunmire St.

32. Maple Forest Café, 4455 Mobile Highway

33. Something Asian, 2200 Cervantes St.

34. Greazy Burger, 2200 Cervantes St.

35. Coastal Cajun Cuisine, 4024 N. Davis Highway

36. Whiskey Joe’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road

37. Tacos El Fluffy, 707 N. Pace Boulevard

38. Chen’s Kitchen, 6224 N. Ninth Ave, Unit 2A

39. Wendy’s, 5685 N. Ninth Ave.

40. Subway, 5151 N. Ninth Ave.

41. University Pines. 8991 University Pines

42. Nuestras Delicias Del Caribe LLC, 1302 N. Pace Boulevard

43. Wendy’s, 5153 N. Ninth Ave.

44. Sun Ray Sandwich Shop, 24 Via de Luna Dr.

45. Springhill Suites Breakfast Area, 24 Via de Luna Dr.

46. Pensacola Cooks LLC, 4051 Barrancas Ave., Unit C

47. Tacos Mexicanos, 5525 Pensacola Boulevard

48. Taqueria Catra Mex, 4306 N. Davis Highway

49. El Paso Mexican Grill, 7250 Plantation Road

50. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Boulevard

51. Syrenita, 1023 Greenbrier Boulevard

52. Guadalupe Tex Mex Kitchen, 1412 W. Fairfield Dr.

53. Breakfast Bros, 6307 N. Ninth Ave.

54. Waffle House, 1700 S. U.S. Highway 29

55. Mugs and Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway

56. Eurasian Bistro, 10015 N. Davis Highway

57. Spanish Trail Pub, 4299 Creighton Road

58. Subway, 711 Quietwater Beach

59. Tast-D-Licious BBQ and Catering, 2301 North Pace Boulevard

60. Panda Express, 1779 E. Nine Mile Road

61. Panera Bread, 9329 University Parkway

62. Mr. Pollo of Pensacola, 6404 N. 9th Ave.

63. McDonalds, 13145 Sorrento Road

64. The Wacked Out Weiner Pensacola, 6675 Pine Forest Road

65. McDonalds, 7915 N. Davis Highway

66. MELT, 6675 Pine Forest Road

67. P’Cola Rolla, mobile

68. Another Broken Egg, 721 E. Gregory St.

69. Chick-fil-A, 5100 N. Ninth Ave.

70. Hot Spot Barbecue, 901 E. La Rua St.

71. Subway, 5342 Gulf Breeze Parkway

72. Jimmy John’s, 4612 U.S. Highway 90, Unit B

73. Turtle Roll, 1713 Woodland Way

74. The Giraffeteria, 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway

75. Moonlight Café, 3840 Garcon Point Road

76. Buffalo Wild Wings, 1861 Elevate Ave.

77. Papa Nula Aloha Grill, 3499 Gulf Breeze Parkway

78. Popeye’s, 3716 Gulf Breeze Parkway

79. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, 1892 Andorra St., Unit C4

80. Taco Bell, 1682 U.S. Highway 90

81. Wendy’s, 4774 U.S. Highway 90

82. Home2 by Hilton Gulf Breeze, 940 Gulf Breeze Parkway

83. Buenos Dias, 911 Gulf Breeze Parkway

84. Poke Bowl Sushi Burritos, 209 Gulf Breeze Parkway

85. Scooter’s Fish House, 1968 State Road 87, Navarre

86. Let’s Eat, 2200 El Durado, Navarre

87. Waffle House, 631 Gulf Breeze Parkway

88. Chick-fil-A, 310 Gulf Breeze Parkway

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