Karen's Cafe & Catering

3700 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Karen's Cafe & Catering stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in Pensacola average 95, so Karen's Cafe & Catering trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

24-08-4

Mar 7, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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**

08A-05-6

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

36-32-5

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

33-15-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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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**

08A-20-5

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-04-5

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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

31A-11-4

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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**

41-15-5

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.

02C-03-5

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.

27-16-4

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

14-69-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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**

50-17-2

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**

41-10-4

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.

36-34-5

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

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karen's Cafe & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karen's Cafe & Catering on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Karen's Cafe & Catering compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Karen's Cafe & Catering most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Karen's Cafe & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Karen's Cafe & Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Karen's Cafe & Catering 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 Karen's Cafe & Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Karen's Cafe & Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.

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