KAREN'S CAFE & CATERING

3700 North Pace Boulevard
Pensacola, Florida, 32505
Brent
Escambia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10794772

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between plastic pans on drying rack.

Inspection Date: 3/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793853

  • 14-01-5: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
  • 35A-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
  • 35B-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.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease buildup under grills.
  • 08A-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
  • 31A-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

Inspection Date: 3/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10794665

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894255

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed CO2 tank not secured in back of the kitchen.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed employee dumping chicken water inside hand wash sink and using sink for other purposes. Employee proceeded to sanitize the sink as I requested. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739689

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged by drinking station.
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Upon inspection observed dumpster lid damaged.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed hamburger patties stored on top of cooked meatloaf. Operator proceeded to put the raw patties in the bottom of cooler at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562663

  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved up eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361090

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand washing sink.