CAFE NOLA
400 E NELSON AVENUE · DEFUNIAK SPRINGS · Walton County · FL 32433
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flies in kitchen prep and dish area.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found in kitchen .Observed rodent droppings in the following areas: 80 on floor under 3 compartment sink, 15 on dry storage shelf in kitchen, 10 on kitchen floor under reach in cooler, 10 under make table located in kitchen **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with mold like substance.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with bottle of dish washing liquid and metal pan lid inside.
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed pasta, stuffing, and marinara sauce without date marked.
Basic 5
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system not cleaned as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease and dust on and around hood vent over grill. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored food contact surface facing up.
25-18-4Basic – Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed bread stored in employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.