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CACTUS FLOWER CAFE INC

3425 N 12 AVE, Pensacola FL 32503 · 850.432.8100

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats156
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705658
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026024206Jan 27, 2026Jun 11, 2026$200

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Observed 6 flying insects on wall at bar. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 29, 2026 · No flying insects observed upon callback. Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 30, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Jan 29, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Observed 6 flying insects on wall at bar. Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 29, 2026 · No flying insects observed upon callback. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Observed 6 flying insects on wall at bar. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
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.
Basic/36-06-4
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.
Basic/36-34-5
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease saturated water running from fence in back of establishment to road.
Basic/33-20-4
Hole in wall. Observed holes in wall by back door.
Basic/36-24-5
Water leaking from pipe. Water from pipe outside in back of establishment leaking creating standing water with green growth.
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Violation still under 60 day window. Time Extended
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/2023 Business license paid in full 06/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3
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
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning

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.