Chef King

8187A W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL 32506

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chef King eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Pensacola restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 7, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed multiple freezers in poor condition.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup in multiple reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside multiple reach inn freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw chicken and beef stored over vegetable fillings in walk-in cooler. Operator switch raw chicken and beef to the bottom of the shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection observed multiple prepared on site food not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed multiple reach in freezers rusted and in poor condition. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed hand wash sink not accessible to employees. Sink located in the entrance to the right of kitchen.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles missed in back of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed free standing coolers and freezers in disrepair, rusted.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed multiple reach in freezers with accumulation of ice in the kitchen.

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed walk-in shelves rusted.

14-17-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection observed TCS food not dated in walk-in cooler.

02C-02-5

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles missing in back of the kitchen.

36-36-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef King on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef King?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chef King.

How does Chef King compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Chef King most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Chef King's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chef King have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chef King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chef King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chef King is inspected around two times per year on average.

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