KING BUFFET
1319 E OAK ST, Arcadia FL 34266 · 646-724-9515
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
DEC 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent droppings on shelf next to can goods in back corner of kitchen, owner removed.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026034032 | May 12, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2019063590 | Nov 18, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | $200 |
| 7--2016005918 | Feb 4, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to ice machine with shelves that are rusted and pitted.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back door screen torn.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the back door.
May 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of sliced jalapeños on the shelve in the back of kitchen dry storage area.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a container of dried crackers not under sneeze guard on buffet line, owner moved.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw chicken over a container of onions in walk in cooler, owner moved.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent droppings on shelf next to can goods in back corner of kitchen, owner removed.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the 3-compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in wait staff area, owner replaced.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a bottle of aspirin and bottle of pain relief on food preparation table in kitchen, operator moved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on white guard in ice machine in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a can with no handle in container of rice, owner moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly, owner moved cups to be dried properly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in ice machine in wait staff area, owner moved,
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to ice machine with shelves that are rusted and pitted.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back door screen torn.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the back door.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over a container of diced onions on the prep table and raw chicken over pineapple in the walk in cooler, employee moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the wait staff area or the men's bathroom, owner replaced both.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard inside the ice machine in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a can in a container of rice, employee took out.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at the prep area in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink lying on top of vegetables in the prep table, employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on top of prep table in a food preparation area, employee moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in wait staff area not properly air dried.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shrimp on the floor in the walk in freezer and other food, employee put on shelve.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in the ice bin at the wait staff area, owner moved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon at buffet in 58F water.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn at the back door of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler with rust and pitted.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice cream cooler around handles a black like substance.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.Observed raid can on back wall near dry storage and preparation sink. Operator discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed eggs over noodle in reach in cooler on cook line and raw beef over noodles in walk in cooler. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator added.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator added soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can without handles in rice. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee cooking on cook line without hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups stacked and wet nesting at wait station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 2" gap at bottom of screen doors and a torn screen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon at buffet in 74F water. Operator corrected to 181F
Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed trap leaking under hand sink next to dish machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed defrosted shrimp and Karbala in utility sink without running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed in reach in cooler.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 31 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority6 Intermediate19 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins, skin ointment and Neosporin on shelf above food prep area on the cooks line. Operator moved off the shelf.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook removing chicken at 149F, educated cook on proper temperature and cooked till the chicken 190F, and printed some handouts on temperature.
Dented/rusted cans present. One can of ketchup dented in the kitchen on shelf, operator discarded.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid bug spray located on ledge above a container of rice and three cans of raid bug spray by a small tub of salt in wait staff area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked noodles and observed hard shell eggs on top of a tub of sauce. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat zucchini.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed one employee picking up trash on floor, hands with gloves in pockets and did not wash hands. Observed another employee cooking and then taking a water bottle moved it, then went back to cooking without changing gloves or hand washing. Educated with handouts.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards on back table that are soiled and grooved. Observed manual can opener soiled in the kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in wait staff area, no paper towels, operator changed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink located in dish area, no soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers in the back of kitchen near storage shelve with no labels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white ice cube guard inside of ice machine has a black substance on it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal can in a container of rice in the back of kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard in reach in cooler near dish area lined with cardboard with food on it.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed some clean and some dirty utensils in a soiled drawer in the kitchen area behind the reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks on shelf by cook line, operator removed.
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. Observed employee drinking water from the bottle on the cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a hair restraint on, put a hat on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff that were wet in between and bowls on shelve under prep table behind cook line wet in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door is not closing all the way. Observed reach in cooler door on the left the handle is broken, in the kitchen. Observed torn gaskets on walk-in refrigerator and freezer doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back screen doors.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. One fly sticky tape hanging over cook line and two more fly sticky tape over the ice machine in the kitchen, operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well on the buffet line barely with any water coming through to flush.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods are soiled over cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed two hand wash sinks located in kitchen the cold water not operating and one hand wash sink located next to dish machine the trap is leaking.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three wet wash cloths on a prep table and cook line, operator put in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed oranges and cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator states sushi was put on buffet one hour ago. No time marks. Operator added time.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hung on speed rack where food is cooking. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters not clean
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on counter at waitstaff area.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler across from ice machine with thermometer built on exterior reading 60F interior temperature at 43F operator replaced thermometer inside.
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. Inspector provided form at inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black buildup of old food debris on can opener blade. Moved to dishwash.
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. Inspector provided form at inspection.manager printed and had employees read and sign.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses observed ice scoop stored in handsink between use. Manager sent through dishwash and replaced in ice machine..
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager moved knives to wash.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided form at inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed open pan of fried won ton and wasabi offered on buffet not covered and not under sneeze guard. Manager removed to kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager replaced in sanitizer.
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.