DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KING HOUSE

US Highway 441 Southeast
Florida
Okeechobee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730832

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside that is back by bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered: Pork, egg rolls, cooked chicken not covered in walk in cooler.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored with mayonnaise in storage. Operator removed NyQuil and Sinex. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime cutting boards on line.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by buffet. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8827773

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at back door where conduit comes into building.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bathrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils: cleaned knives at dishwasher. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dry rack.
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Soup cups on buffet not inverted or protected.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: food containers in dry storage.

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8462017

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar and rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back corner of ceiling with spiderwebs. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Sanitizer in middle of triple sink. Operator removed and reset triple sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 54-02-5:Basic - Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in bathroom, cigarette in bathroom, and lighter in dry storage.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bathrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk broccoli in walk in cooler not stored correctly.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven soiled with grease.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered in soda area sugar removed from bulk. Operator removed as it was wet and covered with soil. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork ,chicken , and beef under table to thaw. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled. Operator removed item from service. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can hosin sauce , oyster sauce and ketchup dented. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment.: sugar removed from bulk. Operator removed as it was wet and covered with soil. Operator voluntarily removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Sugar removed from bulk: Operator removed as it was wet and covered with soil. Operator voluntarily removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352076

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under dear buffet bar that is not in use. One dead roach under buffet bar under orange chicken.
  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Dead small flying insect on non used buffet table. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bathrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils, large bowl soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered: shrimp in reach in freezer.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, shelves in kitchen, and inside of light covers.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above Food in dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on line. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Operator signed and will have other employees sign.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink for employees. Operator placed soap at location. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at buffet. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings prepared for cooking not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site