KING BUFFET
1319 E OAK ST · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.Observed raid can on back wall near dry storage and preparation sink. Operator discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed eggs over noodle in reach in cooler on cook line and raw beef over noodles in walk in cooler. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can without handles in rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee cooking on cook line without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups stacked and wet nesting at wait station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 2" gap at bottom of screen doors and a torn screen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon at buffet in 74F water. Operator corrected to 181F **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed trap leaking under hand sink next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed defrosted shrimp and Karbala in utility sink without running water.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.