Pensacola area Restaurant inspections: 1 restaurant closed, 3 cited for insects
The summer months are here, and the June restaurant inspections for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation are hot and ready.
Across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, there were 58 restaurants that passed their inspections compared to the 16 that didn’t. One was temporarily shut down and three restaurants received administrative complaints.
Out of those that passed, 31 restaurants passed without a single violation.
A full list of those that received a perfect score can be found at the bottom of this article.
One restaurant forced to close temporarily
La Cabana Mexican Kitchen, 8708 Pensacola Blvd.
Following a June 5 visit from the DBPR, La Cabana was temporarily closed with 10 violations and an administrative complaint. Some of the top offenses included six live roaches in the kitchen, 15 flying insects in the kitchen area and food being stored at unsafe temperatures. The restaurant complied with a callback inspection on June 6.
Two other restaurants receive administrative complaints.
Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St.
Following a June 7 visit from the DBPR, Five Sisters received nine violations with a follow-up inspection required. The two high priority offenses included flying insects in the kitchen and the presence of mop wastewater on the kitchen floor. In a follow-up inspection the next day, the restaurant received an administrative complaint when the flying insects were still present in the restaurant. Another follow-up inspection is still required.
Refresqueria Mexicana El Ray Ray, 2704 W. Avery St.
Following a June 7 visit from the DBPR, Refresqueria Mexicana El Ray Ray received 13 violations, five of the offenses considered high priority. Some of these being three flying insects in the kitchen, food being stored at improper temperatures and chemicals being improperly stored. In a follow-up inspection the same day, the restaurant received an administrative complaint for operating without a certified food manager certification.
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Three restaurants hit 10+ violations
Nikko Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, 4510 Highway 90, Pace
Following a June 10 visit from the DBPR, Nikko received eight violations. The three high priority offenses were regarding food being stored improperly and for operating without an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. A follow-up inspection was required. In the follow-up on June 13, Niko received 23 violations, with 8 deemed a high priority. Some of the top offenses included improper handwashing practices from employees, flying insects in the kitchen and food being stored at improper temperatures. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection on June 14.
Six Kids Store Super Deli Inc., 1023 Grenbrier Blvd.
Following a June 10 visit from the DBPR, Six Kids received 13 violations with five of them deemed a high priority. Some of these high priority offenses including flying insects in the kitchen, lack of documentation for fish and food being stored and improper temperatures. A follow-up inspection is still required.
Sonic Drive-In 3210, 6173 Highway 90, Milton
Following a June 19 visit from the DBPR, Sonic received 10 violations, four of them being a high priority. These offences included small, flying insects in the kitchen, food being stored improperly and food being stored at improper temperatures. Sonic complied with a follow-up inspection the following day.
31 restaurants passed without a single violation
The Meat Candy BBQ, 661 Pensacola Beach Blvd.
Greek’s Catering and Events, 2325 Summit Blvd.
East King Corner Café, 1400 N. Davis Highway
Perfect Plain and the Well, 50 E. Garden St.
Subway #28404, 8970 Pensacola Blvd.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Pensacola Beach, 16 Via De Luna Drive
Sonny’s Barbecue, 630 N. Navy Blvd.
Cesar’s Concessions, 4922 W. Fairfield Drive
Sabrosura LLC, 222 W. Main St.
Chick-fil-A Navy Blvd., 510 N. Navy Blvd.
Waffle Boutique 2, 3117 Wilde Lake Blvd.
Monster Cone Pensacola, 930 Aberdeen Drive
Jordan Valley, 201 S. Jefferson St.
Lol and More, 3670 Barrancas Ave.
Ensley Lounge Grill, 8540 Elbert St.
3D Eats, 8102 N. Davis Highway A
Melt, 6675 Pine Forest Road, Suite 5
Jackson’s, 400 S. Palafox St.
Oakes Custom Meat and Catering, 2495 Segrest Road
Oakes Catering, 2495 Segrest Road
Mariachi’s Express Mexican Grill, 8207 Navarre Parkway
Scoops Ice Cream and Sweets, 2380 Dogwood Drive, Suite 216
First Watch, 721 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Taste of Thai II, 2105 Tom St.
McDonald’s 10520, 3308 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Dadgum Good BBQ, 9857 U.S. Highway 87
Endless Delight Café and Catering, 209 S. Commerce St.
Hauling Butts BBQ, 8867 Evers Road
Public Affairs Gastropub, 3840 Garcon Point Road
Royal Bowls and Smoothies, 3840 Garcon Point Road
Los Panchos Tamales Y Tacos, 3775 U.S. Highway 90, Pace
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This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola restaurant La Cabana closed, Five Sisters, Nikkos cited
