DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KING CHEF

Commercial Way
Florida, 34613
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10833759

  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on back of pants and without washing hands employee handled ladle to stir sauce, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Employee wiped hands on pants and without washing hands employee handled container of raw chicken and clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands. 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 liquid pooled eggs stored directly above open containers of sauces, discussed safe refrigeration storage with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored directly on top of cut green onions, discussed with operator who corrected storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10745633

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen chairs used to store rice warmers heavily soiled with food and grease debris. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In kitchen next to dish washing area bags of uncooked rice with tops cut off left open and not covered, discussed with operator who closed bags of rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from back door and without washing hands employee began to handle various clean and sanitized containers for food, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on back of pants and without washing hands employee handled ladle to stir sauce, 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 walk in freezer thank you bags used to store raw meats, discussed with operator to remove products. 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. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged metal tray of raw beef stored above bags of French fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. 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 liquid pooled eggs stored directly above open containers of sauces, discussed safe refrigeration storage with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged metal tray of raw chicken stored directly above non commercially packaged metal tray of raw beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. 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 on table next to fryer cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) ; fried chicken (55F - Cold Holding) per operator products removed from reach in cooler and left on table for approximately 1 hour, discussed cold holding with operator who placed items back into reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen on shelf under table next to fryer spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8761600

  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut into scoop
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Bamboo strips Thick soy sauce
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle stored in hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534941

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in prep area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce and deep fryer oil on floor in kitchen, multiple items on floor in Walk-in-Cooler Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bags of flour and dried goods opened, uncovered in dry storage, multi tens uncovered in Walk-in-Cooler Repeat Violation
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over herbs in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, slicer soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear prep area hand sink blocked by empty buckets. Operator moved 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. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not dated Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369087

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint container used as scoop for flour
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on rear prep table with rice cooker. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - deep fryer oil and soy sauce buckets on floor in kitchen -buckets of food on floor in walk in freezer -buckets of food items on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Wonton wrappers thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen moisture stained
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mixer exterior soiled -prep table shelves soiled -dry storage racks soiled -top of cooks line soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk,in cooler fan guards soiled Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inoperable reach in cooler on cooks line and inoperable reach in cooler in storage area used as dry storage interiors soiled
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -single use plastic jugs being cut, turned into scoops for cooked rice. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Multiple open bags of flour and sugar in dry storage -multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk in cooler wall soiled with mold like substance
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Unapproved bleach being used at establishment. Operator went to store and purchased correct bleach during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. -apron used to cover prepared wontons in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and beef stored over Ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 DBPR HR Form 5030-104 in printed form. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladles stored in rear hand sink. Operator removed 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. -multiple items in walk in cooler not dated, operator states some items were made today.