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HOUSE OF CHONG

3820 W NAVY BLVD, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850.455.9407

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats105
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2700055
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection observed a total of 12 dead roaches in 3 separate sticky insect traps behind cook line wall area. Operator discarded sticky traps during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $920

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023067499Nov 27, 2023Dec 27, 2023$120
6--2019041611Jul 24, 2019Oct 24, 2019$400
6--2016039407Aug 12, 2016Sep 8, 2016$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package beef thawing at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed 2 walk-in coolers floors not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food buildup and rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 20, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Upon inspection observed raw chicken stored over cabbage inside walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed both walk-in cooler floors not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food buildup and rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 17, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with buildup of food debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection observed a total of 12 dead roaches in 3 separate sticky insect traps behind cook line wall area. Operator discarded sticky traps during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 28, 2023 · During callback, observed 1 dead roach on a sticky trap under rack in dry storage area. Operator threw away trap during inspection. Admin Complaint/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Upon call back inspection no dead roaches observed in areas of concern. Admin Complaint
Nov 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection observed a total of 12 dead roaches in 3 separate sticky insect traps behind cook line wall area. Operator discarded sticky traps during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 28, 2023 · During callback, observed 1 dead roach on a sticky trap under rack in dry storage area. Operator threw away trap during inspection. Admin Complaint
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Upon inspection observed grease on ground next to grease trap area outside rear of establishment.
High priority/28-27-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork in walk in cooler close to cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed hydrogen peroxide stored next to duck sauce on bottom shelf across from cook line area.
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Upon inspection observed splitter attachment without an automatic vacuum breaker on outside mop sink area.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler with food debris build up present on shelves.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed garbage can blocking access to hand washing sink close to cook line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed bowl resting in large sugar container in dry storage area.
Basic/14-01-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Upon inspection observed wiping cloth resting on top of cooked noodles in reach in cooler next to hand washing sink close to cook line.
Basic/21-05-5
Dead roaches on premises. Upon inspection observed a total of 12 dead roaches in 3 separate sticky insect traps behind cook line wall area. Operator discarded sticky traps during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed onions stored in bucket on floor of walk in cooler next to ware washing area.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Upon inspection observed wiping cloth under cutting board on top of reach in cooler across from hand washing sink close to cook line.
Basic/21-04-4
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed wontons uncovered on second shelf from top in walk in cooler close to ware washing area.
Basic/08B-12-5

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.