2 Pensacola restaurants temporarily closed: one for roaches, another for 68 rodent droppings
Here's the breakdown for recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you.
During the latest round of inspections from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, two restaurants closed temporarily, one restaurant received an administrative complaint, an additional six restaurants received a high priority violation and 32 restaurants were awarded a perfect score on the first try. A full list of those restaurants who received a perfect score can be found at the bottom of this article.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a ‘snapshot’ of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
Two restaurants close temporarily
The Dwarf Chicken, 407 DeVilliers Street
Inspection details: Complaint Inspection on Nov. 30
Follow-up inspection: After a failed inspection on Nov. 30 that resulted in the restaurant’s temporary closure, the restaurant failed a second inspection the next day. In a third inspection the same day, the restaurant complied with zero violations.
Total violations: Five total, with one high-priority violation
Details of high priority violations:
From Nov. 30 inspection: High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of eight live roaches found under reach in freezer next to pass-through window. **Warning**
From Dec. 1 inspection: Upon callback, four live roaches observed. One under reach-in freezer. One under fryer. Two under reach-in freezers next to dry goods area. **Time Extended** The restaurant later complied with a follow-up inspection the same day with zero violations.
Taqueria Olgy’s #2, 5222 N. "W" St., Suite 1
Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 28
Follow-up inspection: After a failed inspection on Nov. 28 that resulted in the restaurant’s temporary closure, the restaurant failed a second inspection the next day. A follow-up inspection is still required.
Total violations: Nine total violations, with two high-priority violations
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tortillas in walk in cooler
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 68 rodent droppings in closet containing air conditioning unit in back of kitchen area. **Warning**
One restaurant receives an administrative complaint
Captain Joey Patti’s Seafood Restaurant, 1124 W. Garden St.
Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 28
Follow-up inspection: Violations require further review, but were not an immediate threat to the public. The restaurant met inspection standards the following day.
Total violations: Four total violations, with two high-priority violations
Details of high priority violations:
From Nov. 28 inspection:
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 28 dead roaches in the following areas: one on a back wall next to the mop sink, one under a three compartment sink in dish washing area, eight next to bread oven in a prep area and 18 on a trap behind the bread oven. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five live flying insects in dish washing area under three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Inspectors observed raw chicken over multiple fish types on a thawing rack in a walk-in cooler. The manager moved the chicken to bottom of the rack under the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
From Nov. 29 inspection: There were no dead roaches or small flying insects observed in “areas of concern.”
Six restaurants receive high priority violations
Goat Lips Deli and Coffee House, 2811 Copter Road
Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 30
Follow-up inspection: Violations require further review but were not an immediate threat to the public. A follow-up inspection is still required.
Total violations: Three total violations, with one high-priority violation
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door cooler next to walk-in cooler cooked pasta 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Door opened frequently. Operator placed cooked pasta in walk in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
House of Chong, 3820 W. Navy Blvd.
Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 27
Follow-up inspection: Violations require further review, but were not an immediate threat to the public. The restaurant failed an initial inspection on Nov. 27, followed by a failed inspection the next day when an administrative complaint was recommended. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection on Nov. 29 and met inspection standards.
Total violations: 12 total violations, with four high-priority violations
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Inspector observed grease on ground next to grease trap area outside rear of establishment. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork in walk in cooler close to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed hydrogen peroxide stored next to duck sauce on bottom shelf across from cook line area.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Upon inspection observed splitter attachment without an automatic vacuum breaker on outside mop sink area.
Mama’s Tacos, 2256 E. Olive Road
Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 27
Follow-up inspection: Violations required further review but were not an immediate threat to the public. The restaurant complied with a follow inspection the next day without violation.
Total violations: Nine total violations, with four high-priority violations
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Non-food-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to hold pork and beef on hot holding line. Manager removed bags and deposited food in metal pans. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs 50 degrees Fahrenheit (ambient temperature for one hour). Manager moved shell eggs to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes at 60 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Manager moved tomatoes to walk-in cooler. Out for one hour: Milk 50 degrees Fahrenheit, separate milk 51 degrees Fahrenheit, raw shrimp 47 degrees Fahrenheit, shell eggs 50/40 degrees Fahrenheit (ambient). Manager set temperature lower in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One side of splitter on cold faucet and hot water faucet at mop sink missing automatic vacuum breaker.
Outback Steakhouse, 903 Airport Blvd.
Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Dec. 1
Follow-up inspection: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. A follow-up inspection is still required.
Total violations: Four total violations, with two high-priority violations
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta 58 degrees Fahrenheit, ranch 60 degrees Fahrenheit, shredded cheese 52, 53 and 56 degrees Fahrenheit , provolone 55 degrees Fahrenheit, cheddar cheese 58 degrees Fahrenheit, potato soup 60 degrees Fahrenheit, burgundy mushrooms 60 degrees Fahrenheit, prime rib 48 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in walk-in cooler overnight.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 58 degrees Fahrenheit, ranch 60 degrees Fahrenheit, shredded cheese 52, 53 and 56 degrees Fahrenheit, provolone 55 degrees Fahrenheit, cheddar cheese 58 degrees Fahrenheit, potato soup 60 degrees Fahrenheit, burgundy mushrooms 60 degrees Fahrenheit, prime rib 48 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in walk-in cooler overnight. **Warning**
Tu Do Vietnamese Restaurant, 7130 N. Davis Highway
Inspection details: Complaint Inspection on Nov. 27
Follow-up inspection: Violations require further review, but were not an immediate threat to the public. A follow-up inspection is still required.
Total violations: Nine total violations, with three high-priority violations
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. First test of dishwasher chlorine sanitizer result was 0 parts per million. Manager repaired dishwasher, dishwasher sanitizer resulting in 100 parts per million. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Non-food-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non-food-grade bag used for holding herbs in reach in cooler.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler. Manager arranged chicken under pork. **Corrected On-Site**
Wine Bar Pensacola, 4970 Bayou Blvd.
Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 29
Follow-up inspection: Violations require further review but are not an immediate threat to the public. A follow-up inspection is still required.
Total violations: Three total violations, with one high-priority violation
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
32 restaurants receive perfect score
Burger King, 1750 E. Nine Mile Road
Chick-fil-A, 1757 E. Nine Mile Road
Deep Blue Seafood, mobile
Deep Blue Tiki, 13595 Perdido Key Drive
DeLuna’s Chat & Chew, 920 Palafox St.
DeLuna’s Grill, mobile
Domino’s, 13019 Sorrento Road
Dream Skate Center, 2607 E. Olive Road
Ice Cream Parlor, 10427 Sorrento Road
O Taste and See, mobile
Pearl & Horn, 1504 W. Intendencia St.
Pensacola Country Club, 1500 Bay Shore Drive
Phil’s Jazzy Barbecue, 924 Davis Highway
Phoever, 10427 Sorrento Road, Suite 302
Pit Concessions, 7451 Pine Forest Road
Sbarro, 5100 N. Ninth Ave.
Sneaky Tiki Shaved Ice 1, mobile
Sneaky Tiki Shaved Ice 2, mobile
The Pensacola Beach Resort, 165 Fort Pickens Road
The Pensacola Beach Resort, mobile
Alphy’s Catfish House, 1900 State Road 87, Navarre
Bigfoot Dogs, mobile
Dadgum Good BBQ, mobile
Oakes Catering Co., mobile
Oakes Custom Meat and Catering, mobile
St. Michaels Brewing Company, 2199 State Road 87
Sut Shi, mobile
The Giraffeteria, 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway
The Grey Taproom, mobile
The Twist, 1816 Prado St.
Wah Gwaan Jerk, mobile
Wrighteous Eats, mobile
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola restaurants Dwarf Chicken Taqueria Olgy's temporarily closed
