KING PALACE CHINESE BBQ
330 NE 167 ST, Miami FL 33162 · 305-949-2339
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 live flies laying on a cook duck and cook pork by the hot holding area. Stop sale was issued.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024039628 | Jul 12, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of burn gel stored on shelf next to cook line.
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed hose attached to three compartment sink hanging inside sink.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of scallions in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed paper towel.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed clean bean sprouts stored inside cardboard box across from cook line.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw whole duck stored over cooked ribs and raw shrimp stored over cooked rice soup inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (69F - Cold Holding) at prep table across from cook line, as per operator for one hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (84F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for one hour.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored on shelf next to cans of ground bean sauce. Operator removed can.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for roast duck, chicken, pork, tripe, at front counter display with no written procedures. Operator filled out form during inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor underneath bbq oven.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken underneath bbq oven at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Across from cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler, operator stored properly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pork, duck, chicken and ribs under time as a public health with no written procedures. Emailed form to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Salt, msg and flour with plastic bowl with no handle. Operator removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed ribs stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (119F - Hot Holding); bbq pork (108F - Hot Holding); intestines (128F - Hot Holding) stored in the display case for less than 1 hours, as per operator. Placed items to reheat.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will be using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in the walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (119F - Hot Holding); bbq pork (108F - Hot Holding); intestines (128F - Hot Holding) stored in the display case for less than 1 hours, as per operator. Placed items to reheat.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled next to dishwasher.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed squid, pork, raw beef, bbq pork, chicken wings and shrimp thawing in room temperature. Operator placed items inside reach in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walks in freezer floor with old food debris.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes and change task to being food preparation without handwashing. Educated employee and operator how to properly wash their hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the clear door reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the clear door reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Operator discarded items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food storage shelves with rust in the kitchen and on top of 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jul 10, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Observed Zhili, Qixun, Christian, Xiao, Haiying, Yao expired on 2/1/24.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler, walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, salt, flour and corn starch containers with no name label, removed from their original packaging.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor of the whole kitchen soiled with food debris.
Jul 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 26 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate17 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10+ live flies by the duck hot holding unit. Observed 1 live fly on foam single service item, item was discarded. Observed 2 live flies laying on a cook duck and cook pork by the hot holding area. Stop sale was issued. Observed approximately 25+ live flies by the dishwasher area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 live flies laying on a cook duck and cook pork by the hot holding area. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); bottom: wonton (51F - Cold Holding); egg roll (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler at the cookline for less than 2 hours, operator placed items under ice on the top portion of the cooler, items on the bottom were placed back into walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed duck (126F - Hot Holding); chicken (117F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (133F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding unit for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Items are being reheated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed salt and sugar food containers 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/ Observed 2 servers and 6 employees in the kitchen engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Observed Zhili, Qixun, Christian, Xiao, Haiying, Yao expired on 2/1/24.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Throughout the kitchen.
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. Observed reach in cooler at the cookline with ambient temperature of 50F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach by the exit door.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of noodles and pork on the floor in the walk in cooler and cooking oil on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in cooler and deep reach in freezer with ice build up.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon by rice maker in standing water.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler, walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed cookline reach in cooler interior soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam containers not inverted. Operator stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, salt, flour and corn starch containers with no name label, removed from their original packaging.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor of the whole kitchen soiled with food debris.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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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. Discussed and email form to operator.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
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. Discussed and email form to operator.
No tag on/for original container of raw in-shell clams. Manager added tag.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense sugar and corn starch
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth lining a pan of cut greens and container of krab ragoon.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer and cases of oil being stored on floor throughout kitchen area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed boxes being stored on ground in dumpster area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located next to walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior has an accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Observed various foods in walk in freezer stored uncovered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, corn starch and flour all removed from their original packaging placed in plastic containers and 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.