Jaco's in Pensacola
Last inspected:
997 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502Jaco's in Pensacola has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 74 violations—averaging 3.0 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, employee health reporting violations have emerged as a recurring concern, cited in three consecutive inspections between October 2024 and May 2025. Management awareness violations also appeared multiple times across the inspection history. Most recent activity shows a warning issued on October 21, 2025 for three high-priority violations including management awareness and employee health reporting, followed by a callback inspection on October 24, 2025 that found no violations and resulted in compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Jaco's in Pensacola: Comparison to Escambia County Averages
Jaco's in Pensacola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jaco's in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jaco's in Pensacola last inspected?
- Jaco's in Pensacola was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Jaco's in Pensacola?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jaco's in Pensacola are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Jaco's in Pensacola had?
- Jaco's in Pensacola has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jaco's in Pensacola find?
- Jaco's in Pensacola was most recently inspected on July 22, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Jaco's in Pensacola ever been shut down?
- No, Jaco's in Pensacola has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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