CACTUS FLOWER CAFE INC
3425 N 12 AVE, Pensacola FL 32503 · 850.432.8100
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2026024206 | Jan 27, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease saturated water running from fence in back of establishment to road.
Hole in wall. Observed holes in wall by back door.
Water leaking from pipe. Water from pipe outside in back of establishment leaking creating standing water with green growth.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2023 Business license paid in full 06/01/2024.
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
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.
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
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.