Cactus Flower Cafe

8725 Ortega Park Dr, Navarre, FL 32566

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Cactus Flower Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Among Navarre restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease and dust build-up. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make line has dark cut marks. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above cook line in kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cold holding unit on make line

14-09-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents over cook line and prep bar has dust buildup.

36-34-5

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- cooked shrimp 44f. Operator stated shrimp was pulled out for service and placed back in walk in cooler resting in pan of ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust. Upon inspection observed ceiling above cook line with dust present. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed stacked plastic containers with moisture in between on clean equipment rack across from dish washing area.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Upon inspection observed dust build up on air vent in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple air vent and ceiling tiles with dust present.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed pans stacked on clean equipment shelf with moisture in between.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Upon inspection observed tong on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Right side of dish machine area.

36-36-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cactus Flower Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cactus Flower Cafe on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cactus Flower Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cactus Flower Cafe.

How does Cactus Flower Cafe compare to other restaurants in Navarre?

Cactus Flower Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Navarre average of 94.

Has Cactus Flower Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cactus Flower Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cactus Flower Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cactus Flower Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cactus Flower Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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