Two Pensacola eateries temporarily close in wake of December restaurant inspections

Brittany Misencik, Pensacola News Journal
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As Christmas rolled around the corner in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, 85 restaurants were met with the best gift of all from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for their December restaurant inspections: a perfect score.

However, not everyone received what they were hoping for, as two Pensacola restaurants had to temporality shut their doors, with an additional four restaurants receiving administrative complaints.

Out of all those reviewed, 164 passed their inspections, compared to the 29 didn’t.

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A full list of eateries who scored perfect reviews are listed at the bottom of this article.

Here are the DBPR inspection results for the month of December:

Two restaurants temporarily shut down

La Cabana Mexican Kitchen

Following a Dec. 13 inspection from the DBPR, La Cabana received eight violations, three of which were deemed a high priority. The report noted that raw sewage was found on the grounds of the outdoor food trailer, along with flying insects in a food prep area. Food was also found stored at improper temperatures. As a result, the restaurant was temporarily closed.

La Cabana was still found to be in violation in a follow-up inspection later that day, for lacking proof of a food manager certification and employee training. The restaurant was then shut down a second time on Dec. 14 with six violations still present from the initial inspection, including sewage on the ground, food being stored at improper temperatures and food being stored on the floor.

The restaurant was given a time extension on Dec. 15 with five violations still present. A follow-up inspection is required.

Restaurant NOLA

Following a Dec. 7 inspection from the DBPR, Restaurant NOLA received eight violations, six of which were deemed a high priority. The report noted that about a dozen rodent droppings were found on an electrical shelf in the electrical panel room. It also noted that there was one dead insect in the mop sink. Other offenses included foods being stored at an incorrect temperature, small, flying insects in the kitchen. As a result, the restaurant was temporarily closed. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection the next day.

Four other restaurants receive administrative complaints

Jordan Valley

Following a Dec. 28 inspection from the DBPR, Jordan Valley received an administrative complaint for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

East King Corner Café

Following a Dec. 28 inspection from the DBPR, East King Corner Café received an administrative complaint for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Rolling Embers Brick Oven Pizza

Following a Dec. 20 inspection from the DBPR, Rolling Embers received an administrative complaint for operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection is still required.

Back Porch Bar and Grill

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

85 restaurants receive perfect score

  1. A Rustyc Spoon Food truck, 1414 W. Government St.

  2. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St.

  3. Profitt’s Cart Concessions, mobile

  4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 307 New Warrington Road

  5. Cheddar’s Casual Café, 7173 N. Davis Highway

  6. Flip Flops BBQ, mobile

  7. Who Dat Po Boys and Snowballs, 3507 N. Pace Blvd.

  8. Jamie’s Local Seafood Shack, 13506 Perdido Key Drive

  9. Greek’s Catering and Events, 2325 Summit Blvd.

  10. Santino’s Pizza and Grinders, 8102 N. Davis Highway, Unit A

  11. Angry Pigz BBQ, 1323 West Cervantes St.

  12. Hot Spot Barbecue trucks 1 and 2, mobile

  13. Sonny’s BBQ, 6702 N. Ninth Ave.

  14. Quality Inn and Suites, 7601 Scenic Highway

  15. Peacock’s Restaurant and Lounge, 2323 N. E St.

  16. George Bistro + Bar, 6205 N. Ninth Ave.

  17. Cordova Lanes Bar, 2111 Airport Blvd.

  18. City Bowls South, 2670 Barrancas Ave.

  19. Longhorn Steakhouse, 5500 N. Ninth Ave.

  20. Springhill Suites by Marriott, 487 Creighton Road

  21. Heritage Hall, 148 E. Government St.

  22. Uncle Flipps Ice Cream and Treat Bar, 120 Chiefs Way, Unit 6

  23. Waffle House #1629, 1907 E. Nine Mile Road

  24. Dynamic Food Service, 3000 Old Chemstrand Road

  25. La Casita Food Truck, 4539 Saufley Field Road

  26. Third Base Concessions, 301 E. Main St.

  27. Cracking Crab, 5100 9th Ave.

  28. First Base Concessions, 301 W. Main St.

  29. Kynette’s Place. 101 N. Century Blvd.

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

  31. Dharma Blue, 300 S. Alcaniz St.

  32. Waffle House 1698, 6305 N. Ninth Ave.

  33. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, 5100 N. Ninth Ave.

  34. Khon's Asian Bistro LLC, 34 Palafox St.

  35. 200 South, Taco Agave Blend, 200 S. Palafox St.

  36. Baskin Robbins, 4350 Bayou Blvd. Suite 2

  37. Two Brothers Cuisine, 4806 Mobile Highway

  38. Jimmy Johns #2754, 4771 Bayou Blvd. Suite 16

  39. Ticket Sports Bar Mobile, 820 East Gregory St.

  40. Domino’s Pizza, 3107 E. Cervantes St.

  41. Leisure Club Coffee Bar, 1151 Office Woods Drive, Suite A

  42. Pensacola Greyhound Park, 951 Dog Track Road

  43. Sneaky Tiki Shaved Ice, 6900 Pensacola Blvd.

  44. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 584, 5100 N. Ninth Ave.

  45. Sneaky Tiki Shaved Ice, 6900 Pensacola Blvd.

  46. Bonefish Grill, 5025 N. 12th Ave.

  47. Bang Bang Sushi, 5912 N. Davis Highway, Suite C

  48. Sandwich Deli, 8544 North Century Blvd.

  49. First Watch, 1670 E. Nine Mile Road, Unit A

  50. D & R Lounge & Package, 4680 Cerny Road

  51. Ticket Sports Bar, 7333 North Davis Highway

  52. Panda Express 2074, 1260 Airport Blvd.

  53. Thai Thai Food Truck, 8800 Qual Drive

  54. Cave-In Ice Cream, 740 Highway 29 N.

  55. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 7175 N. Davis Highway Suite G

  56. Veronica’s Dream, 3252 N. W St.

  57. Yolicious Frozen Yogurt and Sweets, 5100 N. Ninth Ave.

  58. Give Guys Burgers and Fries, 1690 Airport Blvd. Suite 800

  59. Mama’s and Papa’s Tacos, 2256 East Olive Road

  60. Gaby’s Taqueria, 1014 Underwood Ave.

  61. Hampton Inn and Suites, 8021 Lavelle Way

  62. Hershey Ice Cream, 2600 W. Nine Mile Road

  63. Peru and International Food Flavors, 2444 Avalon Blvd.

  64. Kip’s Dogs, 911 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Unit B

  65. Wendy’s 357, 20 Daniel Drive

  66. Ace’s on the Road, 6583 U.S. Highway 90

  67. Waffle House 1361, 4219 Woodbine Road

  68. Buh’s BBQ LLC, 1912 Williams Creek Drive

  69. Papa John’s Pizza, 3190 Gulf Breeze Parkway

  70. Moe’s Southwest Grill, 4741 U.S. Highway 90

  71. Waffle House 377, 6558 Caroline St.

  72. Baskin Robbins of Gulf Breeze, 205 Gulf Breeze Parkway

  73. Panera Bread 1725, U.S. Highway 98

  74. Mason’s, 5153 Dogwood Drive

  75. David’s Catfish House, 5129 Dogwood Drive

  76. Turtle roll, 1713 Woodlawn Way

  77. Q 2 Go, 6820 Caroline St.

  78. Santa Rosa Historical Society, 6866 Caroline St.

  79. This Is How We Roll, 4511 Watkins St.

  80. Ah Los Panchos Tamales Y Tacos, 3775 U.S. Highway 90

  81. Cactus Flower Café Pace, 4865 U.S. Highway 90

  82. El Rey de Todos, 1713 Woodlawn Way

  83. Oakes Catering Co., 2495 Segrest Way

  84. Socio’s Pizza and Pasta, 4430 E. U.S. Highway 90

  85. Taco Bell, 3860 U.S. U.S. Highway 90

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