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JORDAN VALLEY RESTAURANT

201 S JEFFERSON ST, Pensacola FL 32502

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2705876
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
OCT 24
JAN 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed three dead roaches on trap in storage closet in kitchen.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $370

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026007994Jan 26, 2026May 4, 2026$120
6--2021056881Nov 29, 2021Mar 16, 2022$250

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup around ceiling vent in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Sealed fryer oil containers on floor in dry storage closet. Employees cleaned machine properly stored items during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately dead roaches through establishment in the following locations: 38 on sticky traps underneath reach-in coolers in back of restaurant, 2 by bathrooms, and 1 under 3 compartment sink. Operator swept up all dead roaches during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · No dead roaches observed upon reinspection. Admin Complaint
Jan 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat in reach-in cooler for 20 minutes at 53f. Operator moved gyro meat to freezer to rapidly chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately dead roaches through establishment in the following locations: 38 on sticky traps underneath reach-in coolers in back of restaurant, 2 by bathrooms, and 1 under 3 compartment sink. Operator swept up all dead roaches during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over falafel mix in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice 114F (cook cool 2 1/2hrs) in reach in cooler. Instructed manager to rapidly cool rice down.
High priority/03D-01-5
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 10ppm. Instructed manager to set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large speakers in front of hand washing sink. Manager moved speakers during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed three dead roaches on trap in storage closet in kitchen.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in storage closet in kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Warning 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 ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 parts per million chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. Instructed operator to set three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. Chlorine sanitizer 50ppm at three compartment sink.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tzatziki 45F (held over 24hrs) in back reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tzatziki 45F (held over 24 hrs) in back reach in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Apr 24, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce in reach-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting in server area.
Basic/24-08-4
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spicy beef at 49F held for 6hrs.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy beef at 49F held for 6hrs. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5

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.