Restaurant temporarily closed after 111 rodent droppings found in March restaurant inspections

March was a lucky month for 184 eateries across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who passed their visit from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. However, 24 were not as successful. One restaurant had to close their doors temporarily, another received an administrative complaint and six restaurants topped 10 violations. There was plenty of good news though, as 83 restaurants received a perfect score.

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

One business temporarily closes

Island Epicurean Food Co., 13700 Perdido Key Drive, Building C, Unit 140

Following a March 6 inspection, Island Epicurean Food Company was temporarily closed due to a large amount of rodent activity. The inspector observed about 111 rodent droppings in the restaurant, the majority underneath dry storage shelving in the kitchen.

Other lower priority violations included ceiling tiles having an accumulation of food debris, the handwash sink not being always accessible for employee use and no proof present of required employee training.

The restaurant was given a time extension for the employee training, but a follow-up inspection is still required.

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One receives an administrative complaint

Days Inn & Suites Breakfast Bar, 8700 Navarre Parkway

Following a March 6 inspection, Days Inn & Suites received an administrative complaint for an expired food manager certification. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Six restaurants cited for more than 10 offenses

Miyako Gulf Breeze, 1385 Shoreline Drive

Following a March 16 inspection, Miyako received 19 violations due to five high priority violations. Some of these offences include flying insect repellant being improperly stored, sushi rice being stored at an improper temperature and a pesticide-emitting strip in the food prep area. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Wasabi House, 4797 U.S. Highway 90, Pace

Following a March 21 inspection, Wasabi House received 11 violations, three of them being high priority. Some of the high priority offenses included dented cans of oyster sauce and chicken being stored at an improper temperature The restaurant complied with a call back inspection the same day.

Main Moon Chinese Restaurant, 5444 Dogwood Drive

Following a March 7 inspection, Main Moon Chinse Restaurant received 11 violations. The only high priority violation being that chicken was being stored at an improper temperature. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Samurai Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi, 8780 Navarre Parkway

Following a March 6 inspection, Samurai received 11 violations, one of them being a high priority. The sole high priority offense was chicken being stored at an improper temperature. The inspection met standards and a follow-up inspection is not required.

Mr. Teriyaki, 41 S. Navy Blvd.

Following a March 9 inspection, Mr. Teriyaki received 17 violations, four of them high priority. Some of the offences included prepping food with bare hands, food not being stored at improper temperatures. The inspection met standards and no follow-up inspection is not required.

The Ruby Slipper Café, 509 S. Palafox St.

Following a March 24 inspection, Ruby Slipper received 10 violations, two of them high priority. These top offenses included a contaminated surface and missing written procedures for food storage. A follow-up inspection is still required.

83 restaurants receive a perfect score

1. Another Broken Egg #2, 1590 E. Nine Mile Road

2. Lost Key Food Co., 13310 Mirella St.

3. Casino Beach Bar & Grille, 41 Fort Pickens Road

4. Celestine, 514 N. Baylen St.

5. Veronicasdream, 3532 N. W St.

6. Subperbowls and Smoothies, 1055 E. Nine Mile Road

7. Hooters Restaurant, 400 Quietwater Beach Road

8. Rinconcito Catracho Inc., 932 Montclair Road

9. Pensacola Victorian Bed & Breakfast, 203 W. Gregory St.

10. Carnes Asada Darling, mobile

11. Sweet Dreams Inn, 7330 Plantation Road

12. Hooked on Seafood, 9413 N. Palafox St.

13. 1^st Base Concessions, 301 W. Main St.

14. Pearl & Horn, 3 W. Main St.

15. Pineapple Express, mobile

16. Delicious Donuts, 702 Gulf Beach Highway

17. The Kennedy Lounge, 1 S. Palafox Place

18. Champs Nashville Hot Chicken, 501 S. Palafox St.

19. Flip N Yaki, 501 S. Palafox St.

20. Aunt Katie’s, 3005 E. Cervantes St.

21. La Casita Food Truck 2, mobile

22. La Casita Food Truck, mobile

23. Redneck Riviera Smokers, mobile

24. Coastal, 9 Portofino Drive

25. Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road

26. Laguna’s, 460 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

27. Road Runner Vending, vending machine

28. Bluefin Poke, 501 S. Palafox Suite 10

29. Al Fresco, 9 Portofino Dr.

30. McDonald’s, 1500 Airport Blvd.

31. Rocky’s Bar, 3703 Gulf Beach Highway

32. House of Pho, 6245 N. Davis Highway, Suite A

33. Water Pig BBQ, 5 Via DeLuna Dr., Unit K

34. The Nest General Store, 11C Palafox Place

35. Gud Vybz Jamaican Grill, 7999 Pensacola Blvd.

36. Nomadic Eats, 11 Brandywine Road

37. Flour-ish Food Truck, 3810 Barrancas Ave., Suite A

38. The Truck Stop, 9 E. Gregory St.

39. Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1674 E. Nine Mile Road, Suite A

40. Empanadas N More, 3670 Barrancas Ave.

41. Chens Kitchen, 6224 N. Ninth Ave., Unit 2A

42. Lol and More, 3670 Barrancas Ave.

43. Who Dat Po Boys & Snowballs, 3507 N. Pace Blvd.

44. 3D Eats, 6428 Pensacola Blvd.

45. East Hill Pizza, 2030 N. 12th Ave.

46. Hip Pocket Deli, 2213 W. Cervantes St.

47. Wok A Holic, 5100 N. Ninth Ave.

48. Super Chix Pensacola, 5100 N. Ninth Ave.

49. Cub’s Crawfish, 4145 Barrancas Ave.

50. Krystal, 5660 N. Ninth Ave.

51. Taqueria el Guero, 2704 W. Avery St.

52. Subway, 6320 N. Ninth Ave.

53. Chow Time Grill & Buffet, 6841 N. 9 Ave.

54. Taco Latino, 8677 N. Palafox St.

55. Krazy 8 Billiards, 1707 W. Fairfield Drive

56. La Barra Del Taco, 3811 W. Navy Blvd.

57. Perdidolicious, 10605 Gulf Beach Highway

58. Tijuana Flats Burrito Co., 4970 Bayou Blvd., Suite 300

59. Mexican Corn Cook Num. 2, 436 Beverly Parkway

60. The Elbow Room, 2213 W. Cervantes St.

61. Flip Flops BBQ, 7999 Pensacola Blvd.

62. Turtle King Ice Cream, mobile

63. Locals Gon Greek, mobile

64. Tropical Boho Crepe and Boba, mobile

65. G Man on the Go, 1979 Resort St.

66. Loudoe’s Food Truck, 8508 Navarre Parkway

67. Domino’s, 372 Gulf Breeze Parkway

68. Subway, 3075 Gulf Breeze Parkway

69. Wah Gwaan Jerk, 8885 Navarre Parkway

70. Thai 98, 4104 Gulf Breeze Parkway

71. Firehouse Subs 36, 3755-C Gulf Breeze Parkway

72. El Paso Tacos & Tequilas, 8662 Navarre Parkway, Unit 3-5

73. Pho Dada, 5959 U.S. Highway 90, Milton

74. Taste of Thai, 2548 Gulf Breeze Parkway

75. Where Y’At Seafood, 9575 Navarre Parkway

76. Rikas Tacos, 5080 Gulf Breeze Parkway

77. Culvers, 8792 Navarre Parkway

78. Hula J, 1905 Intelligent Way

79. The Spot Tavern, 5271 Stewart St.

80. Galley Vending LLC., 8237 1-10 Rest Area

81. Mex-N-Go, 4454 Gulf Breeze Parkway

82. Street Tacos El Chavo, 4510 U.S. Highway 90

83. Sherry’s Lunchbox, 8700 Gulf Pines Drive

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This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: March restaurant inspections for Escambia, Santa Rosa counties