September restaurant inspections: Three Escambia, Santa Rosa restaurants temporarily close

Brittany Misencik, Pensacola News Journal
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Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe had two violations instead of one. The sole violation was for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, 145 restaurants passed their September inspection from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, compared to the 27 that didn't. Of those 145 eateries that received the green light to continue service, 67 passed without a single violation. A full list of those restaurants can be found at the bottom of this article.

Not all were ready for inspectors' arrival though, as three restaurants spanning the region were temporarily closed, and 11 others received administrative complaints.

Three facilities temporarily close

Adonna's Garden St. Café and Bakery, 811 W. Garden St.

Following a Sept. 28 inspection from the DBPR, Adonna's received an emergency order temporary closing the facility, along with three other violations. The violations included 47 rodent droppings in the restaurant, a dead rodent observed in a trap underneath a storage area table and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection Sept. 29.

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KJ's Fried Kitchen, 6490 Hwy 29 Molino

Following a Sept. 14 inspection from the DBPR, KJ's Fried Kitchen received an emergency order temporary closing the facility along with three violations. The highest priority violations included lack of water in the sink and a plumbing system in disrepair. In addition, the restaurant was also operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection Sept. 15.

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Thai Street Food Corp, mobile

Following a Sept. 6 inspection from the DBPR, Thai Street Food received an emergency order temporary closing the mobile food truck, as well as two violations. Violations included disposing of waste improperly and no soap provided at the hand washing sink. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection Sept. 7.

11 receive administrative complaints

Shan-Kishi Japanese Hibachi Sushi, 800 Gulf Breeze Parkway

Following a Sept. 26 inspection from the DBPR, Shan-Kishi received an administrative complaint along with 22 violations. Some of the highest priority violations include using nonfood-grade containers for food storage, raw food not being properly separated from ready-to-eat food and food-contact surfaces being soiled with debris or a mold-like substance. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Number One Chinese Restaurant, 4081 Olive Road

Following a Sept. 28 inspection from the DBPR, Number One Chinese received an administrative complaint along with three violations. Violations included disposing of waste improperly, no soap provided at the hand washing sink and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Mrs. Ivey's, 6490 Highway 29, Molino

Following a Sept. 27 inspection from the DBPR, Mrs. Ivey's received an administrative complaint for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Papa Murphy's Pizza, 2168 Nine Mile Road

Following a Sept. 27 inspection from the DBPR, Papa Murphy's received an administrative complaint along with two violations, including a mold like substance behind the kitchen preparation area and for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Bodacious Bookstore and Café, 110 E. Intendencia St.

Following a Sept. 19 inspection from the DBPR, Bodacious received an administrative complaint for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Subway 5707, 6393 Pensacola Blvd.

Following a Sept. 16 inspection from the DBPR, Subway received an administrative complaint along with three violations, including accumulation of a mold-like substance in the interior of the machine, no proof of required state approved employee training and for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Jimmy Johns 3323, 5331 N Palafox St., Suite A

Following a Sept. 16 inspection from the DBPR, Jimmy John's received an administrative complaint along with five violations, including a dead roach on the premises, flying insects near the fountain drink syrup storage area, no certified food service manager on duty and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Sweet Cone Alabama, 5331 North Palafox St., Unit B

Following a Sept. 6 inspection from the DBPR, Sweet Cone Alabama received an administrative complaint for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection was completed Sept. 14.

Subway, 3891 Scott's Plaza Way, Jay

Following a Sept. 27 inspection from the DBPR, Subway received an administrative complaint along with three violations, including food being stored on the floor, no certified food service manager on duty and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

JJ's Pizza Shack, 3707 Gulf Breeze Parkway

Following a Sept. 20 inspection from the DBPR, JJ's Pizza Shack received an administrative complaint along with three violations, including the reach-in cooler having accumulation of residue, a soiled nonfood counter surface and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Papa Nalu Aloha Grill, 3499 Gulf Breeze Parkway

Following a Sept. 6 inspection from the DBPR, Papa Nalu Aloha Grill received an administrative complaint along with two violations, including the ceiling being soiled with food debris and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Papa Nalu Aloha Grill complied with a follow-up inspection on Sept. 7 without any violation.

67 receive perfect score:

  • The 5 Barrel, 121 S. Palafox St.

  • Taco Latino, 8677 N. Palafox St.

  • The 5 Barrel, 121 S. Palafox St., mobile kitchen

  • Nomadic Eats, 11 Brandywine Road

  • Papa's Pizza, 400 Quietwater Beach Blvd.

  • The Truck Stop, 9 E. Gregory St.

  • Syrenita, 1023 Greenbrier Blvd.

  • Sandshaker Lounge and Package Store, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

  • Restaurant NOLA, 523 E. Gregory St.

  • UFO's Mini Golf, Ice Cream & Arcade, 2 Via de Luna Drive

  • Nancy's Catering and Events, 555 Scenic Highway

  • Eurasian Bistro, 10015 N. Davis Highway, Suite 600

  • Breakfast Bros, mobile

  • Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach, 333 Fort Pickens Road

  • Native Café, 45 A Via de Luna Drive

  • Firehouse Subs #16, 2 E. Nine Mile Road, Suite 3

  • Whiskey Joe's, 400 Quietwater Beach Road

  • Domino's 31 N. Navy Blvd.

  • Hampton Inn breakfast bar, 2 Via de Luna Drive

  • Hurricane Pizza, 6705 Pine Forest Road

  • Michael Knight's Corner, 1717 North T St.

  • Hampton Inn and Suites 1-10, 7050 Plantation Road

  • Homewood Suites Pensacola, 5049 Corporate Woods Drive

  • Ice Cream Parlor, 10427 Sorrento Road, #103

  • Queen Sheba Delight, mobile

  • Burger King #35, 4498 Mobile Highway

  • True Grit, 6675 Pine Forest Road

  • Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport, 1144 Airport Blvd.

  • Wendy's, 5153 N. Ninth Ave.

  • Panera Bread #1511, 9239 University Parkway

  • Guadalupe Tex Mex Kitchen, 1412 W. Fairfield Drive

  • Sweet Love, mobile

  • Chuck E. Cheese, 7350 Plantation Road

  • Bubba's 33, 7001 North Davis Highway

  • Subway 65388, 22 S. Blue Angel Parkway

  • Paradise Beach Fillin Station, 13121 Lillian Highway

  • Chuck E. Cheese's 65, 7350 Plantation Road

  • Tu Do Vietnamese Restaurant, 7130 N. Davis Highway

  • The Wacked Out Wiener Pensacola, 6675 Pine Forest Road, Unit 5

  • Melt, mobile

  • Burger King 9159, 7690 Pine Forest Road

  • Texas Roadhouse, 7177 N. Davis Highway

  • The Olde English Creamery, 221 E. Zaragoza St.

  • Wendy's, 5685 N. Ninth Ave.

  • Whataburger 42, 417 E. Gregory St.

  • What the Cluck Chicken Truck, 1242 Dunmire St.

  • The Mediterranean Table, mobile

  • KFC 0425, 6000 Mobile Highway

  • Jersey Mike's Subs, 2150 W. Nine Mile Road

  • Waffle House 1845, 1700 block of Highway 29

  • Hyatt Place- Pensacola Airport, 161 Airport Lane

  • Family Ty's Good Eats, 40 W. Nine Mile Road

  • Zaytouna Greek and Lebanese, 440 E. Chase St.

  • Mr. Pollo of Pensacola, 6404 Ninth Ave.

  • Goat Lips Deli and Coffee House, 2811 Copter Road

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

  • Sweet Season Farms, 2260 Horn Road

  • Blackwater Grill, 5147 Elmira St.

  • The Club at Hidden Creek, 3070 PGA Blvd., Navarre

  • Home2 by Hilton Gulf Breeze, 940 Gulf Breeze Parkway

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 50 Daniel Drive

  • Jimmy B's Pizza, 3755 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite L

  • Buenas Dias, 911 Gulf Breeze Parkway

  • Buh's BBQ #2, 9532 Navarre Parkway

  • Minute Man Pace LLC, mobile

  • Minute Man Pace LLC, catering, 4187 U.S. 90, Pace

  • Outlaw Grub, 2701 Woodbury Court

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