How many health inspections has CAFE NOLA had?

CAFE NOLA has had 32 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CAFE NOLA ever been shut down?

Yes, CAFE NOLA has been shut down 4 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CAFE NOLA?

The most frequently cited violations at CAFE NOLA are: Consumer advisory, Single-use items, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

CAFE NOLA

400 E NELSON AVENUE, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

Walton County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: VISIONARY DESTIN · License: SEA7602195

CAFE NOLA in Defuniak Springs, FL has 32 inspections on record with 110 total violations (3.4 per inspection) and 4 emergency closures.

32Inspections

110Violations

4Closures

Data current as of October 15, 2024

Emergency Closures (4)

Emergency closure history for CAFE NOLA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 14, 2024	Roach activity	10:51:00
Jul 20, 2022	Rodent activity	16:56:00
Jul 6, 2022	Rodent activity	14:23:00
Jul 19, 2018	Rodent activity	10:04:00

Inspection History (32)

Oct 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Sep 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 15, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 14, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jun 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 1, 2023 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jul 21, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 20, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Jul 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 23, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Sep 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 25, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 20, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 19, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 22, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAFE NOLA has had 4 emergency closures, compared to the Walton County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAFE NOLA had?: CAFE NOLA has had 32 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAFE NOLA ever been shut down?: Yes, CAFE NOLA has been shut down 4 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CAFE NOLA?: The most frequently cited violations at CAFE NOLA are: Consumer advisory, Single-use items, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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