Cafe Nola

400 Quietwater Beach Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Cafe Nola, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Floors not maintained smooth and durable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which Cafe Nola's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 25, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 28, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath dish machine.

29-18-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor.

36-11-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shucked oysters held more than 4hrs:45/46/45f

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shucked Oysters 48f less than 4hrs Operator replaced oysters with new batch and placed old patch inside walk in cooler. shucked oysters held more than 4hrs:45/46/45f Items held inside walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee restocking raw shucked oysters on cook line. Employee in process of putting new gloves on. Stopped and advise employee to wash hands and put gloves on. Employee followed all instructions correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In kitchen adjacent of upright reach in freezer.

29-18-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at bar.

36-17-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen and bar area.

36-11-4

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

22-20-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

36-11-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature for water 84f.

10-07-4

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Nola last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Nola on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Nola?

Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Nola.

How does Cafe Nola compare to other restaurants in Pensacola Beach?

Cafe Nola most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola Beach average of 94.

Has Cafe Nola's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Nola have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Nola means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cafe Nola inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Nola is inspected around two times per year on average.

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