KING HOUSE
3399 S HWY 441, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863.357.7777
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019042888 | Jul 15, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of Hosin Sauce dented. Operator removed and voluntarily disposed of can.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was educated on proper technique and washed hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in cloudy water in a wok on the cook line. Operator educated the cook who then washed hands correctly.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: shelves above dishwasher soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Miralax stored with dry goods and above rice. Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: Mussels (53F - Cold Holding), operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Mussels (53F - Cold Holding), operator discarded
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitize.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside that leads to outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: grease covering pipes and floor behind cook line.
Food storage container with hole in walk in cooler. Operator removed and volunteered to discard.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Pork ribs in freezer not covered. Operator covered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Shelves above dishwasher soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: food containers in storage soiled.
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/
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. Not all employees signed. Operator obtained form and had employees sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tempura chicken and egg rolls not date marked made Saturday. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind ice machine.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed,: grease covering floor and pipes on line.
Food stored on floor. Cooked chicken stored directly on floor under storage end cap. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of the three hot line cabinets soiled.
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler: cut carrots, cut potatoes in water,, sweet and sour chicken and egg rolls.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at corner of dishwasher area.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored with mayonnaise in storage. Operator removed NyQuil and Sinex.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime cutting boards on line.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by buffet. Operator placed at location.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside that is back by bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Stored food not covered: Pork, egg rolls, cooked chicken not covered in walk in cooler.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: food containers in dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at back door where conduit comes into building.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bathrooms.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils: cleaned knives at dishwasher. Operator removed and sanitized.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dry rack.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Soup cups on buffet not inverted or protected.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can hosin sauce, oyster sauce and ketchup dented. Operator removed.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment.: sugar removed from bulk. Operator removed as it was wet and covered with soil. Operator voluntarily removed from service.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Sugar removed from bulk: Operator removed as it was wet and covered with soil. Operator voluntarily removed from service.
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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
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 Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar and rice. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back corner of ceiling with spiderwebs. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in middle of triple sink. Operator removed and reset triple sink.
Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in bathroom, cigarette in bathroom, and lighter in dry storage.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bathrooms.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk broccoli in walk in cooler not stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven soiled with grease.
Stored food not covered in soda area sugar removed from bulk. Operator removed as it was wet and covered with soil.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork,chicken, and beef under table to thaw. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled. Operator removed item from service.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above Food in dry storage. Operator removed.
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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on line.
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 Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Operator signed and will have other employees sign.
No soap provided at handwash sink for employees. Operator placed soap at location.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at buffet. Operator replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings prepared for cooking not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under dear buffet bar that is not in use. One dead roach under buffet bar under orange chicken.
Dead small flying insect on non used buffet table. Operator removed and sanitized.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bathrooms.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils, large bowl soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered: shrimp in reach in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, shelves in kitchen, and inside of light covers.
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.