CAFE NOLA
400 E NELSON AVENUE, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32433
License #7602195
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Solid Health Score
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CAFE NOLA in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 28, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 5 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 4 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 28, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with heavy buildup of grease. Observed electrical safety cable above make table and food prep table with accumulation of dust. Observed fan guards in upright cooler with accumulation of black mold-like substance and dust.
- [02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed one gallon of milk stored in upright cooler without date mark, opened 07/25/26 per operator.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under hood vents with accumulation of food and dust.
- [53B-14-5] 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. Stephanie Hinote John David Eaves
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CAFE NOLA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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