House of Chong
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2023, House of Chong has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
Compared to other Pensacola restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with buildup of food debris.
36-73-4
95
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: During callback, observed 1 dead roach on a sticky trap under rack in dry storage area. Operator threw away trap during inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Upon call back inspection no dead roaches observed in areas of concern. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
95
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: During callback, observed 1 dead roach on a sticky trap under rack in dry storage area. Operator threw away trap during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed hydrogen peroxide stored next to duck sauce on bottom shelf across from cook line area.
41-10-4
High Priority - 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.
29-42-4
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Upon inspection observed grease on ground next to grease trap area outside rear of establishment. **Warning**
28-27-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler with food debris build up present on shelves.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed bowl resting in large sugar container in dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - 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.
21-05-5
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed onions stored in bucket on floor of walk in cooler next to ware washing area.
08B-38-4
Basic - 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.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed wontons uncovered on second shelf from top in walk in cooler close to ware washing area.
08B-12-5
33
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Upon inspection, observed DBPR food establishment license expired 6-2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was House of Chong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at House of Chong on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does House of Chong compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
House of Chong most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has House of Chong's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at House of Chong have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at House of Chong 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 House of Chong inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, House of Chong is inspected around four times per year on average.
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