Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Pensacola/KHON'S ON PALAFOX

KHON'S ON PALAFOX

34 S PALAFOX ST, Pensacola FL 32502

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706167
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under bar in drain.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator placed time on items Sushi rice.
High priority/03F-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station at kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Underneath AC Unit in kitchen.
Basic/24-15-4
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath AC Unit in kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Basic/36-68-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system and hood vents.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
May 26, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine ice shield behind kitchen soiled. Employees cleaned machine during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Prep pans and fryer baskets hanging under wall mounted air conditioner. Employees moved items to wharewashing area.
Basic/24-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2025 · Time left on this violation. Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink out of order. Operator stated it has been down for an extended period of time.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 11, 2025 · Time left on this violation. Time Extended
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in low boy reach in cooler: HELD 24HRS- marinated chicken 52F, ground beef 52F, riblets 50F, shrimp 54F, chicken 51F, steak 50F, steak bites 53F, soft crab 52F, scrambled egg 52F, cooked sweet potatoes 54F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in low boy reach in cooler: HELD 24HRS- marinated chicken 52F, ground beef 52F, riblets 50F, shrimp 54F, chicken 51F, steak 50F, steak bites 53F, soft crab 52F, scrambled egg 52F, cooked sweet potatoes 54F. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink out of order. Operator stated it has been down for an extended period of time.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches behind sushi/bar location at front of establishment.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a refrigerator- not all products commercially packaged. Observed shell eggs over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom of shelf.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items without a date mark in walk in cooler and reach in coolers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Jun 20, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 5, 2024 · No updated employee training. Time left on callback. Time Extended
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under bar in drain.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches. One under bar and one under keg storage at bar.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer from overhead condenser.
Basic/14-69-4

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.