Khons Asian Bistro
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Khons Asian Bistro stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Pensacola average 95, so Khons Asian Bistro is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time left on this violation. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time left on this violation. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
78
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - 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.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches behind sushi/bar location at front of establishment. **Warning**
35A-03-4
55
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
70
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No updated employee training. Time left on callback. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under bar in drain. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer from overhead condenser.
14-69-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches. One under bar and one under keg storage at bar. **Warning**
35A-03-4
70
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark at sushi rice behind serving bar. Operator stated rice has been held about 1 hour.
03F-02-5
High Priority - 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. Dish-machine chlorine is out. Establishment has switched to Quaternary in triple sink until chlorine has been restocked.
22-41-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food items o served at time of inspection.
14-69-4
70
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Khons Asian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Khons Asian Bistro on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Khons Asian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Khons Asian Bistro.
How does Khons Asian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Khons Asian Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Khons Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Khons Asian Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Khons Asian Bistro 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 Khons Asian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Khons Asian Bistro is inspected around four times per year on average.
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