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5 SISTERS BLUES CAFE

421 W BELMONT ST, Pensacola FL 32501 · 850.438.0955

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706127
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed multiple flies in area where mop water is dumped on ground outside of back door.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish pit.
Basic/36-27-5
May 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Waste water on ground behind back door. Per management stating that mop water is going underneath back door.
High priority/28-14-5/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 14, 2025 · No presence of waste water on ground. Admin Complaint
May 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Waste water on ground behind back door. Per management stating that mop water is going underneath back door.
High priority/28-14-5/Admin Complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed multiple flies in area where mop water is dumped on ground outside of back door.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Outside back door of establishment.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed item inside walk in cooler. Operator placed item correctly.
Basic/08B-47-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler adjacent to flat top grill.
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line adjacent from fryer station..
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Tea and lemonade containers uncovered inside kitchen.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Waiter/Waitress fold tables in front of hand washing station in kitchen. Operator removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box items on floor inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing station on cook line and carry out line. Operator placed items at stations.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Boxed items on walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 live flying insects in the following locations: 4 live flying insects above reach in cooler on wall left side of fryer station, 4 live flying insects on ceiling inside kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2023 · No live flying insects. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.