University Pines

8991 University Pines, Pensacola, FL 32514

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

University Pines has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Pensacola facility scores 95, putting University Pines on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings in chemical closet. Chemical closet has closable doors that lead into unused equipment room with exterior door, which leads further to back of kitchen. Operator swept and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: No droppings observed upon callback. **Admin Complaint**

35A-04-4

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 6, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold-like substance on wall near dishwasher.

36-27-5

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sik by back prep table. Operator provided paper towels at hand wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for employees over 60 days. Some employees are new and less than 60 days.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment providing food handling training through "Relias", a non Florida approved curriculum.

53B-03-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned dishes not stored inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Active drip from melting ice onto boxes.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance and dust.

23-03-4

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in the following areas: One live roach in handwash sink area. One live roach on drainboard for dish machine. **Warning**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available

16-62-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training available for any employees over 60 days. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by coffee station.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream box in floor in walk in freezer. Employees properly stowed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was University Pines last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at University Pines on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at University Pines?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at University Pines.

How does University Pines compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

University Pines most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has University Pines' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at University Pines have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at University Pines 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 University Pines inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, University Pines is inspected around three times per year on average.

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