DeFuniak Springs, Walton County

CAFE NOLA

400 E NELSON AVENUE, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 10, 2026
City
DeFuniak Springs
County
Walton
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
21

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 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-05-4

Detail 24430002

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Restrooms at rear of dining room inoperable per operator. Utilizing restrooms in front part of establishment.

14-11-5

Detail 24430003

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table in kitchen inoperable. No food stored at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 23916988

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust, in kitchen food prep area.

50-09-4

Detail 23916989

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-02-5

Detail 23916987

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03D-01-5

Detail 23255922

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed in Upright cooler located in kitchen house made etouffee 127F cooling for 3 hours per operator

01B-02-5

Detail 23255921

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Upright cooler located in kitchen house made etouffee 127F cooling for 3 hours per operator

02D-01-5

Detail 23255920

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple food items in dry storage room top shelf removed from original container not labeled.

Sep 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 23162450

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Low boy drawers raw chicken 50F held overnight per operator, raw chicken 52F held since 12:30pm

03A-02-5

Detail 23162453

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Low boy drawers raw chicken 50F held overnight per operator, raw chicken 52F held since 12:30pm

51-11-4

Detail 23162451

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-36-4

Detail 23162455

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen hallway. Operator replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23162454

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make/line table in disrepair. No food stored at time of inspection.

23-03-4

Detail 23162452

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with accumulation of dust.

Aug 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 23066543

High Priority - Observed roach activity as evidenced by two live roaches found in the following locations: one live roach under rear kitchen hand sink and one live roach on floor under near the triple sink area. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23066542

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line make bar - shredded cheese 56, sausage 55, crab 47, crawfish 48, crab stuffing 45, steak 52F Per operator less than 4 hr. Operator Iced items and placed make bar lid over TC.s food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23066544

Basic - Observed two dead roaches in the following locations: one on the floor under dining room table adjacent to the front bar and one on floor of front bar storage room. Operator discarded roaches and cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22929114

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine reading 10ppm at dish surface. Operator primed dish machine with reading of 50ppm at dish surface. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22929115

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03B-01-6

Detail 22929116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Etouffee temp at 107F for 15 minutes per operator. Placed back in reheating. Reheat temp 182F Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22929113

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-01-5

Detail 22541975

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, flour. Operator properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22541976

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 22169593

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on floor in electrical room. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Upon callback, no rodent droppings observed. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22169592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor under prep sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Upon callback, no dead roaches observed. Admin Complaint

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-04-4

Detail 22166429

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on floor in electrical room. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22166428

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

35A-03-4

Detail 22166434

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor under prep sink. Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 22166431

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, expo line.

36-01-4

Detail 22166432

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Accumulation of grease on floor under grill. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22166430

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 22166433

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, above hood system.

Jun 1, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-14-5

Detail 22031342

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

06-09-1

Detail 21357650

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, located in double door cooler beside cook line. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21357646

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-01-4

Detail 21357648

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease accumulation on floor under grill.

51-13-4

Detail 21357649

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and properly posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21357647

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cookline and warewash area. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21357651

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease accumulation on wall behind grill. Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 21210509

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 75 rodent droppings (counted) in the following areas: 3 compartment sink floor 20 Soda Bag in box station 20 Make line floor 10 Dry storage area 10 Water heater closet 11 Beside chest freezer 2 On top of pan on cook line 2 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: At time of callback, observed 2 rodent droppings in the following locations: 1 on top of soda bag in the box 1 on floor between wall and 3 door cooler Operator removed rodent droppings and cleaned the area. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21210508

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cooler- salsa 49F, crawfish 50F, crab 52F, shredded cheese 50F/51F, sliced tomatoes 57F, tuna dip 54F per operator less than 4 hours 2 door upright- sausage 63F, roast beef 50F, raw chicken 54F, beef Pattie's 51F per operator items placed frozen in cooler to thaw Items moved to secondary cold hood unit for rapid cooling Operator instructed to cool the above TCS foods as rapidly as possible to 41F or below. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: Temperatures not addressed at time of call back. Time Extended

Jul 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21207368

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Storage area 3 door upright cooler- unpasteurized shell egg stored over key lime pie.

35A-04-4

Detail 21207371

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 75 rodent droppings (counted) in the following areas: 3 compartment sink floor 20 Soda Bag in box station 20 Make line floor 10 Dry storage area 10 Water heater closet 11 Beside chest freezer 2 On top of pan on cook line 2 Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21207366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cooler- salsa 49F, crawfish 50F, crab 52F, shredded cheese 50F/51F, sliced tomatoes 57F, tuna dip 54F per operator less than 4 hours 2 door upright- sausage 63F, roast beef 50F, raw chicken 54F, beef Pattie's 51F per operator items placed frozen in cooler to thaw Items moved to secondary cold hood unit for rapid cooling Operator instructed to cool the above TCS foods as rapidly as possible to 41F or below. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21207364

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line used as dump sink during inspection. Observed employee dump rice into hand wash sink. Bucket stored in hand wash sink beside 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

08B-37-4

Detail 21207369

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Boxed bread stored on floor in employee restroom. Bread fully packaged. No contamination of food observed at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Detail 21207367

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged and boxed onions In rear storage area stored on floor. Boxed bread stored on floor in employee restroom. Mustard stored on floor in dry storage area.

22-16-4

Detail 21207370

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Storage area 3 door upright cooler- bottom shelf heavily soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 21207365

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream cups in rear storage area chest freezer (open ice cream cup stuck to freezer lid)

Jul 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 21173510

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found in kitchen .Observed rodent droppings in the following areas: 80 on floor under 3 compartment sink, 15 on dry storage shelf in kitchen, 10 on kitchen floor under reach in cooler, 10 under make table located in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Observed rodent droppings in the following areas: Approximately 10 under make table, approximately 3 under reach in cooler beside 3 compartment sink, approximately 50 under shelf in dry storage area, approximately 20 under reach in cooler in back of kitchen Time Extended

Jul 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21170827

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flies in kitchen prep and dish area.

35A-04-4

Detail 21170836

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found in kitchen .Observed rodent droppings in the following areas: 80 on floor under 3 compartment sink, 15 on dry storage shelf in kitchen, 10 on kitchen floor under reach in cooler, 10 under make table located in kitchen Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21170835

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21170832

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with bottle of dish washing liquid and metal pan lid inside.

02C-08-5

Detail 21170829

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed pasta, stuffing, and marinara sauce without date marked.

36-68-5

Detail 21170830

Basic - Hood ventilation system not cleaned as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease and dust on and around hood vent over grill. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21170831

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle.

24-18-4

Detail 21170834

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored food contact surface facing up.

25-18-4

Detail 21170833

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed bread stored in employee restroom. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21170828

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water.

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

22-31-4

Detail 20921626

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Grill, flat top and fryers. Shelves in kitchen near expo.

36-34-5

Detail 20921630

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

06-09-1

Detail 20921629

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.

36-24-5

Detail 20921627

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall around electric outlet near ware wash area and upright reach in cooler.

36-68-5

Detail 20921631

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

10-14-5

Detail 20921628

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on shelf not inverted.

25-18-4

Detail 20921623

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Bread in boxes on bread racks stored in employee restroom. Cook removed bread from restroom. Corrected On-Site

22-13-5

Detail 20921625

Basic - Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. At entry of kitchen, around soda nozzles.

36-02-5

Detail 20921632

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Through out kitchen on cook line and ware wash are.

36-27-5

Detail 20921624

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple areas in kitchen and ware wash station.

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 20628455

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At time of inspection observed 1 small flying insect in kitchen cook area. Did not observe any small flying insects land on any food or food contact surfaces.

01B-02-5

Detail 20628454

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upright reach in near triple sink- raw red fish 46°/47°, raw swine cat fish 47°/48°, Maui raw fish 44°/45°F all held over night. ( See stop sale )

03A-02-5

Detail 20628462

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright reach in near triple sink- raw red fish 46°/47°, raw swine cat fish 47°/48°, Maui raw fish 44°/45°F all held over night. ( See stop sale ) Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20628461

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed chemicals stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 20628453

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. At time of inspection no probe thermometer could be located on premise

22-20-5

Detail 20628452

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At time of inspection observed black mold like substance build up around lid closure of ice bin in bar area. Repeat Violation

21-17-4

Detail 20628456

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Upon inspection observed clean towels stored in bag on floor in dry storage. Employee moved the towels off the floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20628458

Basic - Food stored on floor. At time of inspection observed boxes of bread stored on bathroom floor. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20628457

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At time of inspection observed ice scoop handle stored on top of ice in ice bin at bar. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20628460

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At time of inspection observed 2 ice scoops stored above ice bin on dirty surface. Employee removed ice scoops and sent to ware wash station. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20628459

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At time of inspection observed multiple areas in kitchen soiled with build up of debris, dirt, slime or dust.