Brent, Escambia County

KAREN'S CAFE & CATERING

3700 N PACE BLVD, Brent, FL 32505

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 11, 2026
City
Brent
County
Escambia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 24567369

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine by dish washer area.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 24042408

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.

42-01-4

Detail 24042407

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 23758196

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between plastic pans on drying rack.

Mar 7, 2025

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2025

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23614504

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over buiscuits in reach-in freezer. Owner corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23614500

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand wash sink used for storage. Operator removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23614503

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for various items throughout restaurant. Operator removed bowls during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 23614499

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches in the following locations: Three under air conditioning unit next to ice bin, seven on sticky traps under prep table in side prep area, two next to reach-in freezer in server station, and three under reach-in coolers in ware washing area. Operator began cleaning and sanitizing area during inspection. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23614502

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap along bottom of exterior doors in back of kitchen. Owner states doors are to be replaced tomorrow.

36-73-4

Detail 23614501

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease buildup under grills.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23586003

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed employee dumping chicken water inside hand wash sink and using sink for other purposes. Employee proceeded to sanitize the sink as I requested. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23586001

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed CO2 tank not secured in back of the kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 23586002

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23159799

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed hamburger patties stored on top of cooked meatloaf. Operator proceeded to put the raw patties in the bottom of cooler at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23159797

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged by drinking station.

33-15-4

Detail 23159798

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Upon inspection observed dumpster lid damaged.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 22825089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over unwashed onions in reach in cooler. Operator moved up eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22825088

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 22473896

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand washing sink.

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

41-15-5

Detail 21779223

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Upon inspection, observed quaternary sanitizer solution at 500ppm and stored on prep counter. Operator diluted solution and moved to lowest shelf away from food contact surface. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21779225

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Upon inspection, observed half and half in reach in cooler without a date mark. Operator stated it has been open for 3 days.

27-16-4

Detail 21779224

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upon inspection, hot water was at a temperature of 83F at both hand washing sinks.

14-69-4

Detail 21779226

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Upon inspection, observed ice build up in reach in freezer under batter station in kitchen.

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 21380185

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022. Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21380184

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored above food on make line. Employee removed spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21380183

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling around air vent in kitchen soiled with dust.

36-27-5

Detail 21380182

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line soiled with grease.

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 21003218

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall of dish room, one live roach on floor of dish room. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21003220

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side wall of ice machine in dishwashing room

35A-03-4

Detail 21003221

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in sink by dish machine, one dead roach on wall of dish room

10-17-4

Detail 21003219

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between cold holding units on cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 21003217

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to cold holding unit to complete thawing

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20717281

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20717284

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by dish machine blocked by pan

53B-03-5

Detail 20717286

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. Employee training for employees over 60 days provided by ServSafe. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20717285

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On deflector plate in ice machine

32-04-4

Detail 20717279

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self-closing.

36-34-5

Detail 20717282

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles near vents soiled with dust.

24-05-4

Detail 20717280

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line not inverted.

24-08-4

Detail 20717283

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in dish room

22-08-4

Detail 20717287

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line.