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CAFE BISTRO

39 VIA DE LUNA DR, Pensacola Beach FL 32561 · 850.529.4851

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2704886
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 54f held less than 4hrs.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Showed eggs over diced ham, diced tomatoes, and sausages inside reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored underneath prep table on cook line.
High priority/41-10-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station in kitchen. Operator place soap at station.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over vegetables inside upright cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored inside hand washing station.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back kitchen adjacent to hand washing station.
Basic/36-22-4
May 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs 58f held less than 4hrs.
High priority/03A-03-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Call 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 ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2024 · Operator needs more time to submit plans. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Operator received plan review documents to upload for plan review. Time Extended
Oct 8, 2024Call 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 ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2024 · Operator needs more time to submit plans. Time Extended
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Multiple cartons of shelled eggs at 81f, room temperature. Operator placed items in refrigerator.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 54f held less than 4hrs.
High priority/03A-02-5
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of turkey thawing in standing water. Operator placed item correctly.
Basic/06-01-5
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient air 75f less than 4hrs.
High priority/03A-03-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer and stove top in back kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Cook bacon in back kitchen.
Basic/08B-12-5
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 76f less than 4hrs,
High priority/03B-01-6
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4

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.