Petrella's Italian Cafe

2174 W Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Petrella's Italian Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Wall not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

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

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked plastic pans on drying racks.
24-08-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Upon inspection observed back kitchen wall not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Upon inspection observed wall in the back of the kitchen not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
95
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Upon inspection observed mop sink wall with a hole. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent. Upon inspection observed back wall by walk-in cooler not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
90
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed inside of ice machine with mold like substance by dishwasher in kitchen. Operator proceeded to cleaned the inside of ice machine at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Upon inspection observed back of restaurant wall by walk-in fridge not sealed, concrete blocks exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upon inspection observed mop sink wall with mold like substance in back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
86
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Petrella's Italian Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Petrella's Italian Cafe on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Petrella's Italian Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “wall not smooth” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Petrella's Italian Cafe.

How does Petrella's Italian Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Petrella's Italian Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Petrella's Italian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Petrella's Italian Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Petrella's Italian 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 Petrella's Italian Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Petrella's Italian Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.