KING PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT
515 PALM COAST PKWY SW #19, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.597.2186
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent dropping under mop sink, and 11 along back wall of building.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023065233 | Sep 13, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Person in charge moved chicken.
Not using sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment was washing and rinsing their dishes by not sanitizing. Set up 3 compartments sink with bleach and it tests at 75ppm. Person in charge re-washed all dishes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice and sugar. Person in charge removed cups and discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, corn starch and flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. Raw chicken over raw pork. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment is using a plastic jug cut in half as a scoop for rice. Addressed and person in charge discarded
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Several shelves and step stools are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled.
Feb 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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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pastiche soy sauce containers cut in 1/2 used as scoop in rice. Person in charge removed all.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chopped pork put in reused Low mien bags.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Or paper towels at back hand washing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for shrimp and chicken on cook line. Person in charge removed all.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind fryers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service Low Mien bags reused for chopped pork.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cut jug used as a scoop. Person in charge discarded.
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 chicken over raw beef. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; Bean sprouts 79F; ( - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they were only out 2 hours. Placed back into walk in cooler. Noodles above fill line 48F. Placed inside reach in cooler.
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. All certificates expired in January 2024.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go containers used as scoops in soups, bowls used as scoops in chicken beef. Person in charge removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons on shelf above flour. Person in charge removed aprons.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle laying in rice. Person in charge removed.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bottom shelf of table in back needs to be re-sealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used bag was used to line container with fried foods. Person in charge removed bag and washed container.
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 chicken over raw beef, raw pork. Person in charge placed in order.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent dropping under mop sink, and 11 along back wall of building.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at back of kitchen used as dump sink. Person in charge cleaned sink out.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice. Person in charge removed scoop.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lots of personal items amongst food items.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour. Person in charge removed scoop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and corn starch not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Sep 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 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 priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touching cooked noodles with bare hands.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed cook touching cooked noodles with bare hands.
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. Raw chicken of ready to eat wontons in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 14 rodent dropping under mop sink, 12 under flour bins, 9 under soy sauce and 19 under 3 compartment sink.
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. Missing on pork, rice and garlic in oil.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hand in 3 compartment sink. Addressed immediately and person washed hands in hand washing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop hot rice, dry rice. Person in charge removed cups.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has excess grease behind woks and fryers.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in back of kitchen. Person in charge put on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching rice and flour.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under chicken cutting board. Person in charge removed rag.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of microwave is soiled.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several soiled wet rags on counters. Person in charge removed all rags.
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