CHICKEN KING
2420 N FLORIDA AVE · HERNANDO · Citrus County · FL 34442
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in front counter area
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shells eggs stored over beets and boiled eggs in reach in cooler. Employee corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in dish area washed hands in 3 compartment sink
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ 4 employees in kitchen area preparing food 3 employees serving food
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle in prep area. Operator labeled windex. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In server station area
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on slicer in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in front counter area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:24 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.