DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KING CHINA BUFFET

5841 Lake Worth Road
Florida, 33463
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766429

  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped chicken on floor and picked it up to throw away after wiped hands on cloth then grabbed a container of butter. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Employee grabbed visibly soiled pan with food debris from floor and put in the sink then removed chicken wings from deep fryer without washing hands. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In reach in freezer at cook line card board boxes used to store pork wontons, egg rolls, and imitation krab. Operator removed from card board and place in metal pans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler card board boxes used to store washed and cut onions. Operator removed onions from box and placed in metal pan. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken In small metal pan stored over box of French fries operator corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: In reach in freezer non commercially packaged raw tuna in plastic wrap stored above bags of French fries. Operator corrected storage Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bean sprouts and cut cabbage. Operator corrected storage. In reach in cooler at sushi bar container of masago ( raw fish eggs) stored over cream cheese. Operator corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: In walk in cooler raw pork stored over imitation Krab salad operator corrected storage of products. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler chicken wings (48F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:15 since 12:00 to 49F at 2:45. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved chicken wings to walk in cooler. In walk in cooler large bin of marinated raw pork (53F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:35 since 12:00 to 51F at 3:05 at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator removed plastic wrap and placed bin in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler chicken wings (47F - Ambient Cooling) at 1:25 since 12:30 to 47F at 1:45, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. operator moved chicken wings to walk in freezer to rapid chill Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen on top of reach in freezer a mounted cutting board with food and slime substance buildup. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen on top of reach in freezer a mounted cutting board with food and slime substance buildup. Operator cleaned and sanitized Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893386

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom all stalls have trash cans with no covers discussed with operator to replace. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked corn and cooked shrimp. Operator corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed used customer dishes into sink and without washing hands grabbed a clean pan to put chicken into. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped chicken on floor and picked it up to throw away after wiped hands on cloth then grabbed a container of butter. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In kitchen on table non food grade paper used to line pans of fried chicken to absorb extra oil operator removed paper. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In reach in freezer at cook line card board boxes used to store pork wontons, egg rolls, and imitation krab. Operator removed from card board and place in metal pans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken In small metal pan stored over box of French fries operator corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bean sprouts and cut cabbage. Operator corrected storage. In reach in cooler at sushi bar container of masago ( raw fish eggs) stored over cream cheese. Operator corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen in flip top cooler boneless ribs (47F - Cold Holding); diced pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs pooled (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (46F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and in flip top for approximately 3 hours operator moved products to walk in cooler to chill. In kitchen on table butter (78F - Cold Holding) per operator butter not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature for approximately 3 hours. Discussed cold holding with operator who moved product to walk in freezer. In kitchen on table cut cabbage (78F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature for approximately 2 hours operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-19-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At buffet line breaded chicken, cooked rice noodles, cooked mixed veggies, cooked bean sprouts, cooked shrimp, teriyaki chicken, cooked lo mein noodles, cooked veggie egg rolls, cooked broccoli, cooked eggs, marked at 11:00 on Time is a public health control form not discarded at 3:15 see stop sale. Warning
  • 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At buffet line breaded chicken, cooked rice noodles, cooked mixed veggies, cooked bean sprouts, cooked shrimp, teriyaki chicken, cooked lo mein noodles, cooked veggie egg rolls, cooked broccoli, cooked eggs, marked at 11:00 on Time is a public health control form not discarded at 3:15 see stop sale. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In server expo station bottle of bleach stored next to single service packets of sugar. Operator removed bleach. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler chicken wings (48F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:15 since 12:00 to 49F at 2:45. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved chicken wings to walk in cooler. In walk in cooler large bin of marinated raw pork (53F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:35 since 12:00 to 51F at 3:05 at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator removed plastic wrap and placed bin in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen on top of reach in freezer a mounted cutting board with food and slime substance buildup. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen at dishwashing area no paper towels operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892898

  • 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over prep counter with meat grinder- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer - imitation Krab stored in non food grade cardboard box- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator stored properly.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter- cut cabbage (78F- cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At flip top cooler at cookline- cooked pork (52F - cold holding ); pooled raw shell eggs (55F - cold holding); carrots and peas (48F - Cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator moved to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Flip top Cooler at cookline; Baby corn (47F - cold Holding) food not prepared or portioned today food out of temperature overnight, operator discarded. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8786626

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -walk-in Cooler; bowl in bucket of onion. -Dry Storage; plastic quart in containers of rice and sugar. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of plaintains stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over prep counter with meat grinder- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At sushi station - in use avocados with stickers attached - educated operator- employee removed stickers and washed properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At prep area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to prepare food without washing their hands- educates operator employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi station- non food grade paper towels used to line container- in contact with salmon- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer - imitation Krab stored in non food grade cardboard box- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over cooked crawfish- operator stored properly. At sushi station reach in freezer raw salmon not commercially packaged over pepperoni- operator stored properly. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At sushi station- raw salmon stored over pre made pizza- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At dinning room storage area- raw ground pork not commercially packaged stored over raw - operator removed and stored properly. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter- cut cabbage (78F- cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At flip top cooler at cookline- cooked pork (52F - cold holding ); pooled raw shell eggs (55F - cold holding); carrots and peas (48F - Cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator moved to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cook-line; handwashing sink blocked by pan, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time procedures for hot and cold food on buffet. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8535057

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe bowl in baking powder. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe a plastic container of baking soda on floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe refrigerator shelves soiled with food debris.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe Krab defrosting at room temperature Operator placed back in refrigerator. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken behind raw beef at flip top refrigerator . Operator put raw chicken in front of beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe cloth trowel in kitchen hand wash sink . Operator removed

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385402

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...solid paper towel dispensers at all handwashing sink at the establishment.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken above sauce at walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pork 66°, beef 48°, chicken 48°, shrimp 47° , noodles 51°, dumplings 51° in flip top reach in cooler , fresh garlic in oil 66° at cook line , per manager food being held less than four hours. Manager time marked food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...pouring water in bucket at server station . Employee moved . Corrected On-Site