KING BUFFET
2157 E SEMORAN BLVD, Apopka FL 32703 · 9175821177
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Rodent bait in open container on top of dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026003149 | Jan 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $800 |
| 4--2025047333 | May 7, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2022006897 | Dec 3, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2022003090 | Jan 13, 2022 | Feb 14, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee on cell phone in kitchen, put phone in pocket then rinsed hands in 2 compartment sink and proceeded to pick up a pan of chicken, owner had her put pan of chicken down and washed hands properly
Employee washed hands with no soap, owner had employee apply soap and wash hands correctly
Nonfood-grade item used in direct contact with food. Piece of cardboard from box in make station under washed cut onions.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink, owner stopped employee and had to go to hand sink
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles broken in kitchen and prep area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid over krab salad is cracked/broken on corners
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut in 1/2 and used as scoop, operator discarded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket in bags of rice
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to krab meat cracked Holes added to lid of paprika to use as pourer
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above walk-in-cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container, handle to scoop in krab dip in walk-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 13, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas in kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented #10 can of apple sauce on shelf in dry storage
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of shell eggs in shelf over cream cheese and other ready to eat foods
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 dropping on top of dish machine Another 20 on dish machine in open rodent bait container 2 rodent droppings on top of deep freezer in storage Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage bins and boxed sodas in dry storage area Approximately 15 rodent droppings under deep freezer Total 92 droppings
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Rodent bait in open container on top of dish machine
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, Sushi rice has no time marking, facility opened less than 4 hours, rice marked with time
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to sugar has a hole cut into lid for pouring
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler Bucket of rice noodles soaking in water on floor and bucket of washed vegetables soaking in bucket on floor in walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Food container cut and used as jug
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Imitation crab and chicken sitting by back door defrosting at room temperature - operator moved to walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet towel used under cutting board.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair across front 2 compartment sink
Light not functioning in small closet by restrooms holding chemicals,bathroom paper goods
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 18 shell eggs in flat with numerous broken eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, foods is glass cooler end of cooks line Egg rolls 49°; 2 pans Chicken skewer 48°, 2 pans Krab salad 47° Foods in cooler less than 4 hours - moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery, door does not close all the way due to cord blocking door from closing all the way
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Only hand sink in kitchen is used as dump sink as evidence of ice in sink
Required employee training expired for 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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk-in-cooler has very heavy soiled cardboard on floor
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Upright glass unit end of line - door does nor close all the way, TCS foods not at proper temp
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair across front 2 compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Foods storage lids broken in 1/2 to cover pans of food
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup deep freezer in hallway
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corn starch scoop has handle stored in product
Light not functioning in small closet by restrooms holding chemicals,bathroom paper goods
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods heavily soiled Cart that soy sauce sits on is soiled in hallway
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler end of cooks line has rusted shelves
Towel used under cutting boards in kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee washed hands with gloves on
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket of sweet and sour chicken and 1/4 bag of fries in unit on line 64° and 68°; Eggs rolls 48°
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk-in-cooler has heavily soiled cardboard on floor
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in utility closet by restrooms
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit that had food out of temperature, had a lot of ice build up, not maintaining proper temperature- doors do not close properly, to allowing for proper food temperature
Dead roaches on premises. Large dead roach on floor by restrooms, operator cleaned up
Equipment in poor repair. Doors to 2 door unit on line does not close all the way, food not at proper temperature
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cracked tiles near prep area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked missing tiles in front of prep sink in kitchen
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Poultry in very soiled pan in walk-in-cooler - corrected Krab salad container on walk-in-cooler soiled - corrected Interior of rice cooker holding cooked rice soiled with old food debris
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to veg mei on line in food
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling racks soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Heavy rust buildup up on shelves to unit across from fryers Rust in shelves to unit end of cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cut and washed broccoli in cardboard box
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw opened beef over pork won tons
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 4 eggs with 15 used cracked shells eggs, operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded shrimp 53°; fried chicken 55°; swai 53°, per operator, cooler has been accessed quite a bit, operator moved foods to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket (chlorine) over 200 ppm, operator fixed to 50 ppm
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Thermometer not working properly, unable to calibrate
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets to freezer in hallway soiled in
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lids to food containers in glass upright cooler on line broken Several kids in walk-in-cooler cracked/ broken
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor in walk-in-cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven heavily soiled
Light not functioning. Several lights not functioning over cooks line/Kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling rack soiled Gaskets to deep freezer in hallway soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several prepared foods in reach in cooler and walk-in-cooler from previous day (per operator) not dated
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles throughout the kitchen and dish machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 36 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority5 Intermediate21 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 7 cans of hoisin sauce damaged.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Server came in kitchen scooped ice twice without washing hands.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator serves raw mussels (per labeling) must be fully cooked, raw salmon used for sushi, no parasite destruction. At time of inspection, no salmon or mussels were being served, but in cooler for dinner service. Operator pulled foods off menu and knows he must receive parasite destruction before being served.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cleaned broccoli stored in soiled cardboard box. Operator rinsed broccoli and stored in food grade container.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over dumpling wrappers in Walk-in-freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over pork wontons in Walk-in-freezer
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Wontons on buffet line not protected.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator moved to refrigeration unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi on buffet line 44-49, advised operator to use metal pans and place on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish on buffet line, 116°; operator moved to kitchen and reheated to proper temp of 165°
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Lewis has no manager certification
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, 8 -10 employees working no CFM on duty
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several prepared foods in reach in cooler and walk-in-cooler from previous day (per operator) not dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles in kitchen not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice container by back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust. Ceiling tiles in dining and kitchen area heavily soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sneakers on top of boxed sodas.
Equipment in poor repair.Gaskets to cooler across from fryers on cooks line in poor repair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease and food debris under fryers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles throughout the kitchen and dish machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers throughout kitchen cracked. Use of broken container lids in glass cooler end by cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler by cooks like.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. By soda machine
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, utensil on cooks line in 60°; operator discarded water
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in unit on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled gaskets to cooler across from fryers heavily soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling rack on cooks line heavily soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Deep freezer in hallway soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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. Power drill and extension cord stored with food in hallway area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several walls throughout kitchen soiled with heavy grease or food debris.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription bottle of medication sitting on wait station table at front counter, moved to secured location
Sep 20, 2023□ 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked/prepared foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout kitchen
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 # 10 cans pineapple chucks dented cans
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler
Soiled cardboard used in direct contact with food to absorb moisture on cooks line and on floor in walk-in-cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Facility has form will have completed for all employees by next week
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked/prepared foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on floor under prep sink - operator cleaned up
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink above make table on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooler on cooks line Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic tubs holding cooked foods end of cooks line in glass cooler cracked
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic bowl in spice
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven end of cooks line heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cooking equipment soiled Fan above 3 compartment sink across from glass cooler end of cooks line soiled Side of soda machine in wait server line heavily soiled Sides of cooking equipment soiled Shelving on cooks line soiled Rolling carts in kitchen holding cooked deserts soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut and reused as a scoop
Stored food not covered. Numerous pans of foods in walk-in-cooler not covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 3 buckets of raw chicken in standing water by mop sink defrosting
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container not labeled
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.