Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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KAREN'S CAFE & CATERING

3700 N PACE BLVD · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32505

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3582995
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10793853
DBPR license2706415

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 7, 2025 11:58 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 7, 2025 1:39 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over buiscuits in reach-in freezer. Owner corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand wash sink used for storage. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for various items throughout restaurant. Operator removed bowls during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches in the following locations: Three under air conditioning unit next to ice bin, seven on sticky traps under prep table in side prep area, two next to reach-in freezer in server station, and three under reach-in coolers in ware washing area. Operator began cleaning and sanitizing area during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap along bottom of exterior doors in back of kitchen. Owner states doors are to be replaced tomorrow.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease buildup under grills.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.