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CHENS KITCHEN

6224 N 9 AVE UNIT 2A, Pensacola FL 32504 · 850-475-8070

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705871
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under chicken on a stick in walk-in cooler. Operator removed cardboard during inspection.
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board in prep area.
Basic/21-04-4
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon inspection, 2 food handlers in kitchen did not have restraints. Employees put on hats during inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No automatic vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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. 2 current food handler certificates expired. Some still in date.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in kitchen reach in cooler. Manager removed bowl during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs for wontons stores with handle on top of item. Manager removed tongs during inspection.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.