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NEW KING BUFFET USA INC

Food safety records indicate NEW KING BUFFET USA INC in PALMETTO has 8 inspections with a 2.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

1429 8 AVE W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13646478

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13643673

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple dry goods. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food items stored in the walk in cooler not labored or separately. Operator moved some. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe their boxes of chicken stored on a metal pan on the floor of the walk in cooler. Instructed the operators about the 6 inches rule. Warning
  • 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed tools and other maintenance equipment steroid above their prep table and dry storage area. Instructed operator to keep all items of that nature stored separately. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go boxes not inverted in the line. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags in contact with multiple freezer items. Operator removed them no placed them in food grade bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef on the top of their make table with ready to eat krab stored underneath. Operator moved the beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked dumplings in their reach in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the hot buffet: Chicken (113F - Hot Holding); Pork (105F - Hot Holding); Fish (110F - Hot Holding); Beef (115F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator took the products back to reheat then added more water and turned up the temperature of the steam tables. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of drain cleaner stored on top of a box of oil. Operator removed the drain cleaner. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the cook line sink with a lid blocking it. Operator removed the lid. 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. Observed no written plan for their 4hr sushi. Emailed the operator a copy of the plans and went over how to fill them out. Warning

1/27/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10937221

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator put container on shelf. Observed Container of Shrimp on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed container on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line in front of oven.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door without self-closing door. Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor near cook line. Operator placed sanitizer bucket on top of empty bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf above bananas at front soda counter. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour and Corn Starch stored in soiled containers under prep counter in kitchen.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen breaded chicken stored in direct contact with to go bag in reach in chest freezer in Kitchen.
  • 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. Operator was emailed a copy. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Operator was given copy. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed no written plan at time of inspection. Operator was emailed copy. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/5/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10719184

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle deli containers inside rice and sugar containers. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2024. Owners will renew. Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of oven cleaner on shelf next to food. Owner removed.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at wait station hand sink. Owner replaced. Corrected On-Site

11/13/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8731677

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in water by sushi rice at 78F. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill on shelf by food. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed iced tea pitcher under paper towels next to hand sink at front counter. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitation bucket at 0ppm chlorine. Operator correct to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed plan, not filled out. Educated operator on filling out plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/6/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8530058

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents with grease buildup.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior kitchen door with no self closer. Repeat Violation
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed can of tools and hand drill on food prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of nexus and advil stored on shelf above food prep table. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed some employees with no written plan. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed no written plan for time as public health plan. Repeat Violation

10/27/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8529858

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed owners working on door closer. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Inspector emailed form. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed some employees with no written plan in place. **Time Extended**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available for sushi rice. Inspector will email plan. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Has no written plan yet. Inspector will email. **Time Extended**

10/18/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8353011

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on single door flip top.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dry storage and walk in cooler shelves soiled and slightly pitted. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Owner removed dented cans from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. Owner set up 3 part sink to sanitize dishes until machine can be fixed. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut potatoes. Owner moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Inspector emailed form.
  • 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 written plan available for sushi rice. Inspector will email plan. **Corrective Action Taken**