RESTAURANT NOLA
523 E GREGORY ST, Pensacola FL 32502 · 850-549-5554
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall in dry storage location. Operator killed roach and sanitized location during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024070533 | Dec 11, 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 | $200 |
| 6--2022058565 | Dec 7, 2022 | Mar 30, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 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 tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tile damaged by food line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler floors soiled with food debris.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license during inspection.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upon inspection observed missing and broken tiles throughout kitchen.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed the following in walk in cooler: COOK/COOL over 6HRS- chicken gumbo 83/89/82/78F, jambalaya 74F.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed the following in walk in cooler: COOK/COOL over 6HRS- chicken gumbo 83/89/82/78F, jambalaya 74F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in the reach in cooler under stove: HELD OVER 4HRS- steak 45F, sausage 46F, shrimp 48/49F, chicken 45/46F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in the reach in cooler under stove: HELD OVER 4HRS- steak 45F, sausage 46F, shrimp 48/49F, chicken 45/46F. See stop sale.
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in dry storage location in back of kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall in dry storage location. Operator killed roach and sanitized location during inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor behind CO2 tanks in dry storage location in back of kitchen. Operator had employee clean up droppings and sanitize location.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in the following locations: one behind reach in freezer, one in outside storage unit, and one in office under desk. Operator had employees clean up dead roaches and sanitize locations.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Cajun cream 93F (cook/cool 3 1/2 hrs) and seafood gumbo 100F (cook/cool 4 hrs) in walk in cooler. Manager put ice on both items to rapidly chill.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in dry storage location in back of kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall in dry storage location. Operator killed roach and sanitized location during inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor behind CO2 tanks in dry storage location in back of kitchen. Operator had employee clean up droppings and sanitize location.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed tuna, grouper, and red fish fully thawed in ROP package that are labeled to taken out of package prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 50F (held 3 hrs) and swai 47F (held 3hrs) in reach in cooler. Manager put ice on both to rapidly chill.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags without last date served.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna, grouper, and red fish fully thawed in ROP package that are labeled to taken out of package prior to thawing. See stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in the following locations: one behind reach in freezer, one in outside storage unit, and one in office under desk. Operator had employees clean up dead roaches and sanitize locations.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: two around cook line and two in dish washing location.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches under dry storage rack in dry storage location.
Sep 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: two around cook line and two in dish washing location.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches under dry storage rack in dry storage location.
Sep 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed jambalaya 158F (cook cool 2hrs) on cooling rack in kitchen. Instructed operator to put ice bags in it or put into freezer to rapidly chill.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: two around cook line and two in dish washing location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach in cooler HELD 24 HRS- shucked oysters 53F, small shrimp 48F, large shrimp 53F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler HELD 24 HRS- shucked oysters 53F, small shrimp 48F, large shrimp 53F. See Stop Sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags without dates.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water had been turned off at hand washing sink at cook line due to disrepair.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches under dry storage rack in dry storage location.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle at hand washing sink on cook line broken.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Upon inspection observed Raw steak stored over diced onions and peppers. Manager proceeded to remove raw steak and placed it on the bottom of rack.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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