Pofolks
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Pofolks stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Pensacola restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager already has books and is planning on having class setting for employees. This violation must be addressed by November 29th. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Training not completed. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager already has books and is planning on having class setting for employees. This violation must be addressed by November 29th. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Manager noted line was disconnected and fixed line. Dish machine reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All but 1 food handler has expired training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to present license when asked for. Operator received copy of license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in walk-in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in kitchen soiled with dust build-up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup in walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection Observed floor in walk-in cooler not sealed.
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed air conditioning vent soiled with dust in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter at mop sink missing automatic vacuum breakers. Manager installed automatic vacuum breakers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above food prep area soiled with dust.
36-34-5
82
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease underneath cook line and upright cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
95
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish in upright cooler 44F for less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels in hand wash sink near dish machine. Towels were removed by employee during inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several food handler employees present without food restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease and debris underneath ovens/fryer and Upright cooling unit.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles broken or missing throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pofolks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pofolks on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pofolks?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pofolks.
How does Pofolks compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Pofolks most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Pofolks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pofolks have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pofolks 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 Pofolks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pofolks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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