Chens Kitchen

6224 N 9 Ave Unit 2A, Pensacola, FL 32504
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chens Kitchen has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Chens Kitchen's latest score is in line with the Pensacola average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon inspection, 2 food handlers in kitchen did not have restraints. Employees put on hats during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
95
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No automatic vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 current food handler certificates expired. Some still in date.
53B-14-5
78
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in kitchen reach in cooler. Manager removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs for wontons stores with handle on top of item. Manager removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to portion beef nesting in beef container at make bar.
14-01-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chens Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chens Kitchen on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chens Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chens Kitchen.

How does Chens Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

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

Has Chens Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chens Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chens Kitchen 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 Chens Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chens Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.