CACTUS FLOWER CAFE INC

Based on 11 health inspections, CACTUS FLOWER CAFE INC in PENSACOLA has earned a 4.0/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 11 reports on file

North 9th Avenue
Pensacola, Florida, 32504
The Flats at Ninth Avenue
Escambia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13621199

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 14 flying insects throughout inspection in the following areas: 4 flying around juicer at bar, 8 sitting on wall at bar, and 2 on wall by tea brewer next to bar. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed 6 flying insects on wall at bar. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: No flying insects observed upon callback. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All observed food handler training has expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13621189

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 14 flying insects throughout inspection in the following areas: 4 flying around juicer at bar, 8 sitting on wall at bar, and 2 on wall by tea brewer next to bar. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Observed 6 flying insects on wall at bar. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All observed food handler training has expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13619470

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard under oven saturated with grease. Operator states cardboard is only replaced once per week.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and adjacent tiles have dust build-up in ware washing area and kitchen.
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease saturated water running from fence in back of establishment to road.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in wall. Observed holes in wall by back door.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Water from pipe outside in back of establishment leaking creating standing water with green growth.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 14 flying insects throughout inspection in the following areas: 4 flying around juicer at bar, 8 sitting on wall at bar, and 2 on wall by tea brewer next to bar. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All observed food handler training has expired. Warning

8/6/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10900787

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/18/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10703505

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/24/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8718388

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8654354

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8502544

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/27/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8521687

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/10/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8502238

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ June Ford 6/19/2018 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Violation still under 60 day window. **Time Extended**

9/18/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8387386

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2023 Business license paid in full 06/01/2024.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Following items held more than 4hrs inside walk in cooler: beef 54f, white rice 55f, black beans 55f, pulled pork 51f, pulled chicken 53f, refried beans 54
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following items held more than 4hrs inside walk in cooler: beef 54f, white rice 55f, black beans 55f, pulled pork 51f, pulled chicken 53f, refried beans 54f. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ June Ford 6/19/2018 Warning