Restaurant Nola
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Restaurant Nola, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Pensacola average 95, so Restaurant Nola trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
17
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upon inspection observed missing and broken tiles throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
95
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed the following in walk in cooler: COOK/COOL over 6HRS- chicken gumbo 83/89/82/78F, jambalaya 74F.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed the following in walk in cooler: COOK/COOL over 6HRS- chicken gumbo 83/89/82/78F, jambalaya 74F.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in the reach in cooler under stove: HELD OVER 4HRS- steak 45F, sausage 46F, shrimp 48/49F, chicken 45/46F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in the reach in cooler under stove: HELD OVER 4HRS- steak 45F, sausage 46F, shrimp 48/49F, chicken 45/46F. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
55
Dec 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in dry storage location in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: During callback, one live flying insect observed in dish washing location. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall in dry storage location. Operator killed roach and sanitized location during inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: During callback, no live roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor behind CO2 tanks in dry storage location in back of kitchen. Operator had employee clean up droppings and sanitize location. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: During callback, no rodent droppings observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in the following locations: one behind reach in freezer, one in outside storage unit, and one in office under desk. Operator had employees clean up dead roaches and sanitize locations. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: During callback, no dead roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
61
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Cajun cream 93F (cook/cool 3 1/2 hrs) and seafood gumbo 100F (cook/cool 4 hrs) in walk in cooler. Manager put ice on both items to rapidly chill. **Repeat Violation**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 50F (held 3 hrs) and swai 47F (held 3hrs) in reach in cooler. Manager put ice on both to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed tuna, grouper, and red fish fully thawed in ROP package that are labeled to taken out of package prior to thawing.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 22 rodent droppings on floor behind CO2 tanks in dry storage location in back of kitchen. Operator had employee clean up droppings and sanitize location. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall in dry storage location. Operator killed roach and sanitized location during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in dry storage location in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags without last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna, grouper, and red fish fully thawed in ROP package that are labeled to taken out of package prior to thawing. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in the following locations: one behind reach in freezer, one in outside storage unit, and one in office under desk. Operator had employees clean up dead roaches and sanitize locations. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
33
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: two around cook line and two in dish washing location. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: During callback, observed three live flying insects in the following locations: one at cook line in kitchen, one in dish washing location, and one in dry storage location. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: During callback, no live flying insects observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches under dry storage rack in dry storage location. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: During callback, no dead roaches observed. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: This violation was complied on last callback. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: two around cook line and two in dish washing location. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: During callback, observed three live flying insects in the following locations: one at cook line in kitchen, one in dish washing location, and one in dry storage location. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches under dry storage rack in dry storage location. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: During callback, no dead roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler HELD 24 HRS- shucked oysters 53F, small shrimp 48F, large shrimp 53F. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in reach in cooler HELD 24 HRS- shucked oysters 53F, small shrimp 48F, large shrimp 53F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: two around cook line and two in dish washing location. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed jambalaya 158F (cook cool 2hrs) on cooling rack in kitchen. Instructed operator to put ice bags in it or put into freezer to rapidly chill.
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water had been turned off at hand washing sink at cook line due to disrepair.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags without dates.
01C-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed seven dead roaches under dry storage rack in dry storage location. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle at hand washing sink on cook line broken.
29-08-4
41
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Upon inspection observed Raw steak stored over diced onions and peppers. Manager proceeded to remove raw steak and placed it on the bottom of rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2022
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed Cajun cream sauce on cook line held at 50F. Less than 2 hours. Taken to walk in cooler and placed in an ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests: - 1 dead insect in mop sink.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Upon inspection, observed approximately 50 servings of sauteed vegetables at 57F in walk in cooler. Manager discarded. See stop sell.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area: - 1 in kitchen prep area. Did not land on any food or food contact surface; - 2 in dish room. Did not land on food contact surface or dishes. 1 did land on a wall. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found: - approximately 10-12 droppings on electrical shelf in electrical panel room; - 1 dropping in mop sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed approximately 50 servings of sauteed vegetables at 57F in walk in cooler. Manager discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection, observed hand washing sink on cook line obstructed with fan and trash can.
31A-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Upon inspection, observed hole in wall in dry storage room at base of wall. Issue addressed on previous inspection dated 11/30/2022.
36-24-5
35
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Jambalaya 47F/ 81/75/75/76/79/78F , Cooked roast beef 46F, Red beans 47F , crawfish Etouffee 46/45/46F , chicken gumbo 46F. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Cooling overnight Jambalaya 47F/ 81/75/75/76/79/78F , Cooked roast beef 46F, Red beans 47F , crawfish Etouffee 46/45/46F , chicken gumbo 46F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - crawfish dip 44F x 5 less than 4 hrs. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling. Kitchen- egg wash 66F less than 4 hrs. Iced for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Hot holds - Fries 94F / cooked rice 103F , red beans 111F less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling overnight in 5 gallon covered / stacked plastic containers. Jambalaya 47F/ 81/75/75/76/79/78F , Cooked roast beef 46F, Red beans 47F , crawfish Etouffee 46/45/46F , chicken gumbo 46F see stop sale.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink repeatedly blocked with food container after advertising operator to keep hand wash sink clear.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Pan of raw pre-shucked oysters not properly labeled . Dated only
01C-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crawfish dip in walk in cooler Confirmed less than 7 days by manager.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple areas of the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple wall holes in dry storage room above racks.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of gumbo and red beans stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing watches on their arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Kitchen worker
12B-12-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Rear storage room at door with hole in wall observed.
36-03-4
20
Sep 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurant Nola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Nola on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurant Nola?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Nola.
How does Restaurant Nola compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Restaurant Nola most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Restaurant Nola's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurant Nola have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Restaurant Nola 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 Restaurant Nola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant Nola is inspected around five times per year on average.
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