Roaches, rodents and raw sewage: 3 Pensacola restaurants shut down in April inspections

Brittany Misencik, Pensacola News Journal
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Restaurants across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were showered with inspections throughout the month of April from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, forcing three restaurants to temporarily shut their doors, along with two that received administrative complaints.

There was bright news for some though, as 42 restaurants passed their initial inspection without a single violation.

A full list of those restaurants can be found at the bottom of this article.

Three restaurants temporarily close

Bagelheads, 916 E. Gregory St.

Bagelheads received 12 violations during an April 6 visit from the DBPR, including for insect and rodent activity, forcing the restaurant to temporarily shut its doors. The report stated that about 23 rodent droppings were found around the restaurant, including 10 found inside of the bread roller. Rodent nesting materials were also observed underneath a filing cabinet in the office. Insects were also found in various places throughout the kitchen, such as 12 live insects inside the brown sugar bin and three inside the brown sugar rack. In a follow-up inspection the same day, there were still seven remaining violations from the initial inspection. A time extension was given, but a follow-up inspection is still required.

Crab Trap, 16495 Perdido Key Drive

Crab Trap received six violations during an April 3 inspection, leading to the restaurant’s temporary closure. The inspector observed 46 live roaches on the inside mechanical area of the dish machine. Other offenses included an employee eating in a food preparation area and equipment not being properly maintained and dried. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection the next day.

Church’s Chicken #759, 4502 Mobile Highway

In an April 14 visit from the DBPR, Church’s was observed to have raw sewage on the grounds of the establishment flowing to the drive thru area around the menu board and talk box. Time was extended, and the restaurant complied on April 17.

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2 restaurants receive administrative complaints

Nick’s Boathouse, 455 W. Main St.

On an April 25 visit from the DBPR, Nick’s Boathouse received nine violations, three of which were deemed high priority. The inspector observed 147 rodent droppings in the restaurant. Other high priority offences included food being stored at improper temperatures and packaged foods being stored on soiled shelves. In a follow-up inspection the next day, the restaurant met inspection standards.

Outlaw BBQ & Eatery, mobile

Outlaw BBQ received an administrative compliant following an April 14 inspection from the DBPR for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The eatery complied with a follow-up inspection on April 24.

42 restaurants pass without a single violation:

  1. Sauce Boss Burger Co. 2, mobile

  2. Whistling Pig LLC, 7650 Sowell Road

  3. Culvers, 8792 Navarre Parkway

  4. Des' Tacos Bowls and Rolls, mobile

  5. Tastebuds, 4579 Watkins Street

  6. An An Eat Eat, 5642 Woodbine Road

  7. Arby’s 6769, 3332 Gulf Breeze Parkway

  8. Shark Bite Surf Side Eats and Shave Ice Shack, 9575 Navarre Parkway

  9. New Orleans Lagnappe, mobile

  10. Tonie’s Gumbo House and Café, 9091 Larkerwoods Drive

  11. Papa John’s 2366 Mobile, 2829 W. Michigan Ave.

  12. Bellos Honduras, 120 Chiefs Way, Suite 8

  13. Summer’s Sushi’s Food Trailer, 401 Live Oak Ave.

  14. Cam’s BBQ, 7401 N. Century Blvd, Century

  15. Chow Tyme Grill & Buffet Restaurant, 6481 N. 9 Ave.

  16. Fun Time Concessions, mobile

  17. Fulton Ave. BBQ and Catering, 2405 W. Cervantes St.

  18. Pensacola Pierogi Bar, mobile

  19. Simply Brats, 3670 Barrancas Ave.

  20. Subway 30880, 8383 N. Davis Hwy.

  21. GC Deli LLC, 110 E. Scott St.

  22. The Lobster Cage, 9218 N. Palafox St.

  23. Favor Flavor Seafood, 2005 W. Jordan St.

  24. Pit Concessions, 7451 Pine Forest Road

  25. Five Flags Speedway, 7451 Pine Forest Road

  26. The Portabello Market, 3001 N. Ninth Ave.

  27. Bonelli’s Café Italia, 1217 N. Ninth Ave.

  28. Two Brothers Cuisine, 4806 Mobile Highway

  29. Compass Group, 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive

  30. Dynamic Food Service, 3000 Old Chemstrand Road

  31. Navy Federal Credit Union, 3101 Navy Federal Way

  32. Compass Group USA, 1101 Navy Federal Way

  33. Pensacola Bay Center Concessions, 201 E. Gregory St.

  34. Greek’s Catering and Events, 690 E. Heinberg St.

  35. Cesar’s Concessions, 4922 W. Fairfield Drive

  36. Guadalupe Kitchen, 406 Brent Lane

  37. O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown, 321 S. Palafox St.

  38. 200 South, Taco Agave, Blend, 200 S. Palafox St.

  39. Nancy’s Catering and Events, 555 Scenic Highway

  40. Akari Sushi, 40 W. Nine Mile Road

  41. Vibes and Smoothies, 314 N. Devilliers St.

  42. Island Sweets, 13700 Perdido Key Drive, Unit 108

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This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Bagleheads among three Pensacola restaurants closed for food violation