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DWARF CHICKEN

407 DEVILLIERS ST, Pensacola FL 32501 · 8504700652

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 20 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705794
Grade history
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
MAY 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found under reach in freezer next to pass-through window.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $2,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026030934Apr 22, 2026Jun 24, 2026$800
6--2025031727Mar 18, 2025May 14, 2025$800
6--2023068649Nov 30, 2023Jan 16, 2024$400

Inspection history

20 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have any test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Provided operator with some test strips until they can get more.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Worn floor under fryers with pooling oil and water.
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 5260 GULF BREEZE PARKWAY, Gulf Breeze — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches in the following locations: 2 on floor under reach-in freezers by storage hallway, 4 on floor in employee restroom marked 'out of order' by reach-in cooler and freezers by storage hallway, 1 on wall behind 3 compartment sink, and 1 under 3 compartment sink on grease trap.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 23, 2026 · Upon callback, observed 5 live roaches in the following locations: 1 crawling up side of hand washing sink by back door, 1 on floor under reach-in chest freezer, 1 in corner of kitchen by employee bathroom, 1 along doorframe inside employee bathroom, and 1 from underneath reach-in coolers in middle of kitchen. Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in pooling oil under fryers.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 23, 2026 · Upon callback, observed 3 dead roaches near hot water heater. Time Extended
Apr 22, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches in the following locations: 2 on floor under reach-in freezers by storage hallway, 4 on floor in employee restroom marked 'out of order' by reach-in cooler and freezers by storage hallway, 1 on wall behind 3 compartment sink, and 1 under 3 compartment sink on grease trap.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in pooling oil under fryers.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing leaking from wall by back door.
Basic/29-11-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor worn out and peeling in front of reach-in coolers. Floor under fryers soiled with pooling oil.
Basic/36-10-4
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided operator with some test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under service window.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent filters soiled with grease build-up.
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 4051 BARRANCAS AVE, UNIT C, Pensacola — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are absorbent and not easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease build-up.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 21, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · During callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: two on floor behind front counter and two on reach in freezer in kitchen by back door. Operator killed all roaches and cleaned and sanitized locations. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · During callback, observed three live roaches and four dead roaches on floor in kitchen in various locations. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Upon callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: one moving under reach-in cooler under service window, one on top of reach-in freezer next to employee bathroom, one on wall under hand wash sink next to exit, and one running under reach-in cooler near exit. Approximately eight dead roaches observed behind reach-in coolers and freezers between service window and employee bathroom. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · No live roaches observed. Observed three dead roaches behind reach-in coolers between service window and employee bathroom. Time Extended
Mar 20, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · During callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: two on floor behind front counter and two on reach in freezer in kitchen by back door. Operator killed all roaches and cleaned and sanitized locations. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · During callback, observed three live roaches and four dead roaches on floor in kitchen in various locations. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Upon callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: one moving under reach-in cooler under service window, one on top of reach-in freezer next to employee bathroom, one on wall under hand wash sink next to exit, and one running under reach-in cooler near exit. Approximately eight dead roaches observed behind reach-in coolers and freezers between service window and employee bathroom. Time Extended
Mar 19, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · During callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: two on floor behind front counter and two on reach in freezer in kitchen by back door. Operator killed all roaches and cleaned and sanitized locations. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · During callback, observed three live roaches and four dead roaches on floor in kitchen in various locations. Time Extended
Mar 19, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2025 · During callback, observed four live roaches in the following locations: two on floor behind front counter and two on reach in freezer in kitchen by back door. Operator killed all roaches and cleaned and sanitized locations. Time Extended
Mar 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five live roaches behind reach-in coolers next to employee bathroom on service line.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of any training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are absorbent and not easily cleanable.
Basic/36-37-5
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed dishes inside employee hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Upon inspection no written plan was provided for time temperature control procedures.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed damaged and stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection observed 2 dead roaches behind friyer
Basic/35A-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed hood floors behind fryers soiled with accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 1, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found under reach in freezer next to pass-through window.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Upon callback, 4 live roaches observed. 1 under reach-in freezer. 1 under fryer. 2 under reach-in freezers next to dry goods area. Time Extended
Nov 30, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 8 live roaches found under reach in freezer next to pass-through window.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles through kitchen soiled and damaged.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Buckets of grease knocked over around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Fryer hood filters soiled with grease, dripping down wall.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.