LUCYS IN THE SQUARE
301 S ADAMS ST, Pensacola FL 32502 · 850-378-8475
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Upon inspection, observed raw ground beef burgers 54f in kitchen upright reach-in cooler. Ambient cooling over 4 hours per employees.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf above unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed one container of raw ground beef stored on top of one container of cooked beef inside upright cooler located in kitchen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of thirty-six rodent droppings all on second floor dry storage in the following areas: ten on floor behind brick chimney, eight on top of cardboard box of carryout platters beside chimney, two in middle of floor from top of staircase leading to chimney, six on floor around HVAC unit, two on wall ledge leading up staircase from first to second floor, eight in window seal at top of staircase.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ This is being addressed on previous inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole/unfinished ceiling above chimney on second floor.
May 21, 2026Call 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. This violation will addressed on or before 07/19/26.
May 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Upon inspection, observed cooked shrimp 78f (cook/cool 2 hours 15 minutes in kitchen upright reach-in cooler. Also observed cooked pulled pork 85f, cooked mushrooms 76f in walk-in cooler. Both items in walk-in cooler are cook/cool 3.5/hours.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed salsa 49f, sliced ham 53f, cooked chicken 41f, guacamole 55f, pepper jack cheese 58f, queso cheese 53f, manchego cheese 55f, sour cream 49f, cotija cheese 53f, bread pudding 58f, pickle salsa 59f in kitchen upright reach-in cooler. All items have been in cooler over 4 hours per employees. Also observed Upon inspection, observed cooked shrimp 78f (cook/cool 2 hours 15 minutes in kitchen upright reach-in cooler. Also observed cooked pulled pork 85f, cooked mushrooms 76f in walk-in cooler. Both items in walk-in cooler are cook/cool 3.5/hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed salsa 49f, sliced ham 53f, guacamole 55f, pepper jack cheese 58f, queso cheese 53f, manchego cheese 55f, sour cream 49f, cotija cheese 53f, bread pudding 58f, pickle salsa 59f in kitchen upright reach-in cooler. All items have been in cooler over 4 hours per employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Upon inspection, observed raw ground beef burgers 54f in kitchen upright reach-in cooler. Ambient cooling over 4 hours per employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Upon inspection, observed raw ground beef burgers 54f in kitchen upright reach-in cooler. Ambient cooling over 4 hours per employees.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. This violation will addressed on or before 07/19/26.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.