KING BAO ALAFAYA
11768 E COLONIAL DRIVE, Orlando FL 32817 · 407.914.2544
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees using hand sink at front that has no hot water only. Corrective action taken
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on prep table that has cutting board with lobster bern prepped.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor on mens bathroom.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor coming from men's bathroom.
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cilantro, chives. shredded lettuce with paper lining under it. Paper removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning**
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink with quart sanitizer with 0 ppm. Rechecked 150 ppm operator added solution
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork belly with date marked of 7-1-2025
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pork belly with date marking of 7-1-2025
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quad sanitizer bucket with over 500 ppm operator dump water
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Both mangers have the manager certifications expired Owner Tao Nguyen 3-26-2020 Jason Do 3-26-2020
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shut out on soda machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Green bottle stored on prep table next to items been prepped.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee portioning sauces while wearing a watch.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in cook line.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor coming from men's bathroom.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining cilantro and chives
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Tatar tots per owner he fired them at 11:00 pm.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water bottles stored on walk in cooler floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary triple sink with 0 ppm. rechecked 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Tater tots kept in cook line for less than 4 hrs with no date making.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips for machine and triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by three bay sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in ice shut out from soda machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tanks kept by back of kitchen not chained.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towels use to line bars in steam well.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine dish machine not in service.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket with ice stored in walk in freezer floor.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment, Objectionable odor in men's bathroom.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm. rechecked 200 ppm.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 chlorine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of exit door by restrooms
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler to the right of coolers at cook line
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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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 chlorine
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees using hand sink at front that has no hot water only. Corrective action taken
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels under at bottom off parm cheese, cut chives and parsley pans in cooler by registers
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cheese sauce can in cooler to right of fryers at cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink for ware wash area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink for ware wash area
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter by registers
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling in back ware wash area
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth under gua Bao buns steaming at front counter
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of exit door by restrooms
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under fryers at cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer at cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Shield missing in back ware wash area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For men's restroom
No hot running water at mop sink. Water turned off at mop sink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler to the right of coolers at cook line
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator removed to be cleaned
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator needs to update time plan with all items held on time
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in reach in cooler used for non food storage has food debris. Advised operator to clean to avoid pests. - top of dishwasher
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bottle with clear liquid and with dark liquid with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Mold like substance on ice shut out at self serve soda machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee preparing food with no beard guard.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Soy sauce kept by dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Multiple reach in coolers have debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Leak from pipe under hand sink located on dish area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.