CHICKEN KING
2420 N FLORIDA AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 2 reach in freezers stored outside in an area that is not fully enclosed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: 3 door reach in freezer stored in gated are out the back door of the kitchen. Operator states they tried to move the freezer in to the kitchen but the freezer did not fit in the door. Freezer is storing packaged foods. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved and hand wash sink removed from outside area,mop sink relocated, 2 reach in freezers added to outside area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Operator has not submitted plans as of 7/30 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Discussed with Marie in plan review who stated plans were submitted on 9/16/24 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 2 reach in freezers stored outside in an area that is not fully enclosed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near dry storage, no contamination observed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: 2 live flies on ceiling in kitchen area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: 1 live fly in front counter area on ketchup bottle 1 live fly in kitchen area on ceiling **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from employee restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Owner has estimate from plumber to reinstall hand wash sink in employee restroom. Owner was unreachable at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Operator states they will remove toilet in kitchen restroom. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified as having raw ingredients. Discussed the need to identify raw ingredients on the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved and hand wash sink removed from outside area,mop sink relocated, 2 reach in freezers added to outside area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Operator has not submitted plans as of 7/30 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-43-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 2 reach in freezers stored outside in an area that is not fully enclosed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near dry storage, no contamination observed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: 2 live flies on ceiling in kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator using Ace buckets to store food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from employee restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Owner has estimate from plumber to reinstall hand wash sink in employee restroom. Owner was unreachable at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified as having raw ingredients. Discussed the need to identify raw ingredients on the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved and hand wash sink removed from outside area,mop sink relocated, 2 reach in freezers added to outside area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 2 reach in freezers stored outside in an area that is not fully enclosed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, buckets of chicken in walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor. 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. Dish washer touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing hands. Warning
- 41-23-4:High Priority - Fly bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Fly bait stored on dry storage. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near dry storage, no contamination observed. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator using Ace buckets to store food. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over lettuce. Cook moved eggs to be stored below lettuce. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (79F - held on table tops.) Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding second temp atv12:16 40F cold hold); cut sausage (51F - Hot Holding, second temp 12:18 38F cold hold); raw beef patties (45F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of hot box Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from employee restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified as having raw ingredients. Discussed the need to identify raw ingredients on the menu. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved and hand wash sink removed from outside area,mop sink relocated, 2 reach in freezers added to outside area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cook line, no soap. Operator replenished soap Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (7 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Glass door vertical cooler in prep area
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Pork and beans dented on seal
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a nonsecure area. Multiple vertical freezers in gated area out the back door of the kitchen. The gate to enter the area is unlocked. Operator locked gate. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Can of pork and beans dented on seal
- 22-41-4: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. 0ppm, operator changed bucket and primed machine. 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee swept floor touching the broom with visibility soiled handle then immediately grabbed biscuit without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with employee who washed hands, changed gloves and discarded biscuit. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage links (51F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line in front of flat top grill. Operator immediately discarded.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (51F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line in front of flat top grill. Operator immediately discarded.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from outdoor area where the ice machine was previously located. Ice machine has been moved inside near the server area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Discussed with Breanna in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted. Ice machine moved from outside the back door to inside the server area at the front counter. Plans on file were from previous owner. 3 compartment sink is on the same wall as the dish machine and hand wash sink is behind the partition wall. Multiple reach in coolers/freezers have been rearranged Hand wash sink out the back door of the kitchen has been removed Office/mop rooms by the restrooms have been turned into dry storage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Admin Complaint
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in dry storage closets near the restrooms not sealed - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from outdoor area where the ice machine was previously located. Ice machine has been moved inside near the server area. Will check compliance at the call back inspection for plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Operator has not submitted plans at the time of the inspection Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved from outside the back door to inside the server area at the front counter. Plans on file were from previous owner. 3 compartment sink is on the same wall as the dish machine and hand wash sink is behind the partition wall. Multiple reach in coolers/freezers have been rearranged Hand wash sink out the back door of the kitchen has been removed Office/mop rooms by the restrooms have been turned into dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Operator has not submitted plans at the time of the inspection Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen area
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while prepping food Employee wearing watch on cook line
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on fryer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash signs at all hand wash sinks state hand wash only.
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of equipment in the back storage area
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in dry storage closets near the restrooms not sealed
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Server placed gloves on without washing hands in toast station. Discussed with manager who discussed with employee.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in trash can in kitchen area 2 live flies in dining room on table 1 live fly in men's restroom 1 live fly in women's restroom Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from outdoor area where the ice machine was previously located. Ice machine has been moved inside near the server area. Will check compliance at the call back inspection for plan review.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Egg wash dumped in hand wash sink at cook line Server filled cups with water in hand wash sink
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved from outside the back door to inside the server area at the front counter. Plans on file were from previous owner. 3 compartment sink is on the same wall as the dish machine and hand wash sink is behind the partition wall. Multiple reach in coolers/freezers have been rearranged Hand wash sink out the back door of the kitchen has been removed Office/mop rooms by the restrooms have been turned into dry storage.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).