Carmen's Lunch Bar

407 S Palafox St Ste B, Pensacola, FL 32502
American
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Carmen's Lunch Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Pensacola restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken salad 44F (held over 24hrs), potato salad 44/46/44F (held over 24hrs), pork 44F (held over 24hrs) in reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad 44F (held over 24hrs), potato salad 44/46/44F (held over 24hrs), pork 44F (held over 24hrs) in reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potato salad 54/47/48F (over 24hrs) in upright reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad 54/47/48F (over 24hrs) in upright reach in cooler. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
74
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the sanitizer bucket. Upon inspection, observed only chlorine test strips used for dishwasher. No test strips for type of quaternary sanitizer on site at time of inspection. EcoLab sanitizer in place.
16-32-5
90
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmen's Lunch Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carmen's Lunch Bar on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carmen's Lunch Bar?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carmen's Lunch Bar.

How does Carmen's Lunch Bar compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Carmen's Lunch Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Carmen's Lunch Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmen's Lunch Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carmen's Lunch Bar 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 Carmen's Lunch Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carmen's Lunch Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.