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UNIVERSITY PINES

8991 UNIVERSITY PINES, Pensacola FL 32514 · 850.476.6333

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats124
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705280
Grade history
OCT 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in the following areas: One live roach in handwash sink area. One live roach on drainboard for dish machine.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026001573Dec 18, 2025Feb 2, 2026$400
6--2024059614Oct 14, 2024Feb 13, 2025$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed squash stored above cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. Manager corrected storage during inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings in chemical closet. Chemical closet has closable doors that lead into unused equipment room with exterior door, which leads further to back of kitchen. Operator swept and sanitized area during inspection.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · No droppings observed upon callback. Admin Complaint
Dec 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings in chemical closet. Chemical closet has closable doors that lead into unused equipment room with exterior door, which leads further to back of kitchen. Operator swept and sanitized area during inspection.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in missing in many places in back area of kitchen.
Basic/36-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit over closed, loose bags of ready to eat cut greens in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold-like substance on wall near dishwasher.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 16, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs on cart in kitchen at 57f for 1 hour. Upon observation, liquid eggs are sitting in ice bath that has half melted. Operator moved all items on cart to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at top and bottom corners.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 14, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 13 live roaches in the following locations: five in trash can in ware washing area, eight underneath hot holding unit in kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to kitchen has gaps along threshold.
Basic/35B-01-4
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sik by back prep table. Operator provided paper towels at hand wash sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for employees over 60 days. Some employees are new and less than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment providing food handling training through "Relias", a non Florida approved curriculum.
Intermediate/53B-03-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned dishes not stored inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Active drip from melting ice onto boxes.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance and dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in the following areas: One live roach in handwash sink area. One live roach on drainboard for dish machine.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available
Intermediate/16-62-1
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training available for any employees over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning

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.