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JACO'S

997 S PALAFOX ST, Pensacola FL 32502 · 850-434-6666

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats151
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706142
Grade history
JUL 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: three in dining room and one in kitchen near make line.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator replaced test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: three in dining room and one in kitchen near make line.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following temperatures in reach in cooler: HELD 4HRS- guacamole 45F, tomato basil marinara 51F, pork shank 46/48F, chicken 45F, etouffee 47F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following temperatures in reach in cooler: HELD 4HRS- guacamole 45F, tomato basil marinara 51F, pork shank 46/48F, chicken 45F, etouffee 47F. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator only has quaternary test strips for chlorine dish machine. Representative for Breeze South provided chlorine test strips to operator during inspection.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Containers inside dry ingredient bins in kitchen.
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry ingredient bins in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Warning 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 ▾
Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. No aquaculture documentation for fresh salmon.
High priority/01D-08-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in dish washing location with food debris in sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish washing location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in dish washing location.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed ice machine with accumulation of mold like substance. Chef proceeded to clean ice machine during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site

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.