Navarre, Santa Rosa County

CACTUS FLOWER CAFE

8725 ORTEGA PARK DR, Navarre, FL 32566

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 27, 2026
City
Navarre
County
Santa Rosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 24474144

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen over microwaves is offset/not large enough to cover opening. Manager stated tile is set to be replaced with lighting fixture/new tile.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24067180

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 8 flying insects observed around closed beer taps at bar in back of dining room. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24067183

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath for 2 hours: Cooked fajita vegetables at 57f and grilled chicken at 61f. Manager added more ice to ice bath to cover sides of containers and put lids on them. Cooked fajita vegetables at 53f and grilled chicken at 55f after 20 minutes. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 24067182

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with mold like substance and dust all throughout ceiling tiles and lights. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 24067184

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen, ceiling lights do not have protection.

42-01-4

Detail 24067181

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in mop buckets still damp from last night.

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 23668932

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease and dust build-up. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23668931

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make line has dark cut marks. Repeat Violation

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 23233587

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above cook line in kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 23233588

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cold holding unit on make line

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22769180

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: Soda gun in wait station is dirty. Kitchen Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22769178

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: Ice machine door dirty with a mold-like substance on it. Kitchen Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 22409980

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents over cook line and prep bar has dust buildup.

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21884763

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- cooked shrimp 44f. Operator stated shrimp was pulled out for service and placed back in walk in cooler resting in pan of ice. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 21884766

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 21884764

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

36-34-5

Detail 21884765

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust. Upon inspection observed ceiling above cook line with dust present. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21884767

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed stacked plastic containers with moisture in between on clean equipment rack across from dish washing area.

23-03-4

Detail 21884768

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Upon inspection observed dust build up on air vent in walk in cooler.

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 21565801

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. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21565803

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Right side of dish machine area.

36-34-5

Detail 21565800

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple air vent and ceiling tiles with dust present.

24-08-4

Detail 21565804

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed pans stacked on clean equipment shelf with moisture in between.

10-20-4

Detail 21565802

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Upon inspection observed tong on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.