How many health inspections has FUSION 98 had?

FUSION 98 has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FUSION 98 ever been shut down?

Yes, FUSION 98 has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FUSION 98?

The most frequently cited violations at FUSION 98 are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?

EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized. Frayed gaskets allow temperature loss. Malfunctioning equipment may not maintain safe temperatures. Sharp edges from damaged equipment cause injury risk. Peeling coatings can contaminate food with paint or metal flakes. Maintain all equipment in good repair: smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces. Replace or repair: cracked/chipped surfaces, corroded equipment, worn gaskets, malfunctioning temperature controls. Equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent. Conduct regular equipment maintenance and document repairs. Replace equipment that cannot be restored to safe condition.

FUSION 98

9409 US 98 STE 10, Pensacola, FL 32506

Escambia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FUSION 98 LLC · License: SEA2705972

FUSION 98 in Pensacola, FL has 27 inspections on record with 70 total violations (2.6 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

27Inspections

70Violations

2Closures

Data current as of March 27, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for FUSION 98
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 3, 2019	Roach activity	10:58:00
Jun 12, 2019	Roach activity	N/A

Inspection History (27)

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Jun 27, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 8, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 7, 2020 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

FUSION 98 has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Escambia County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.40.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FUSION 98 had?: FUSION 98 has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FUSION 98 ever been shut down?: Yes, FUSION 98 has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at FUSION 98?: The most frequently cited violations at FUSION 98 are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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