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FLOUNDER'S CHOWDER HOUSE

800 QUIETWATER BLVD, Pensacola Beach FL 32561 · 850.932.2003

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats600
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2701229
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
APR 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items held on cook line front kitchen. Items held for less than 4hrs: Chicken tenders 118f, fish strips 121f, chicken tenders 130f.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2017044178Aug 29, 2017Sep 22, 2017$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items located inside reach in cooler on make line back kitchen adjacent to oven. Temperatures for the following items held less than 4hrs: split tomatoes 51f, garlic butter 53f, grilled chicken 52f, cheese 61f. Location for items left side of fryers back kitchen. held less than 4hrs:fish 52f, shrimp 51f, Operator placed items with ice bags.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items held on cook line front kitchen. Items held for less than 4hrs: Chicken tenders 118f, fish strips 121f, chicken tenders 130f.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing station at bar, used for storage. Operator removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open container on dish machine Drink inside upright reach in freezer. Operator removed all items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At sushi bar.
Basic/10-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Above ceiling at entrance of main kitchen, adjacent of dish machine.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of stuff crabs over open container of fries inside upright reach in freezer. Operator removed item.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch face with gloves. Advised manager to instruct employee to wash hands and change gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves stored inside hand washing station back kitchen. Operator removed item.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.