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KING HOUSE

27670 BERMONT RD UNIT 1, Punta Gorda FL 33982 · 941-639-9988

Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801609
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 the written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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 no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement document. Provided the document during inspection to be completed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed soiled drain boards. Operator cleaned the drain boards.
Basic/16-15-4/Corrected On-Site
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Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on the exterior of flour containers. Operator cleaned the exterior of containers.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed raw chicken under raw beef.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed cooked chicken not time marked at prep table. Operator time marked the food item.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handles at multiple cold holding units. Operator cleaned the handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with food grade plastic.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw beef over wonton at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide the test strips by the end of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop off raw beef at Make Table. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles/vents at various locations at kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the exterior of flour container. Operator cleaned the container.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed employee touching hands on soiled cloth at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef on shelf at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on cutting board at Make Table. Educated the operator.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at Walk in Cooler and Reach in Freezer handles. Educated the operator.
Basic/23-24-4
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on exterior of flour/rice containers at kitchen. Educated the operator.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the raw chicken into a food grade bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
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 the written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted. Operator inverted the containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 11, 2023Inspection 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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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. Observed chicken at prep table. Operator time marked the food item.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Handed the operator the Vomit/Diarrhea written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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 completed the documents during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at flour and sugar container. Operator removed the handle from contact with food item.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.