Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHICKEN KING

2420 N FLORIDA AVE · HERNANDO · Citrus County · FL 34442

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3618771
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10910334
DBPR license1900203

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in front counter area

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in dish area washed hands in 3 compartment sink

#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle in prep area. Operator labeled windex. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In server station area

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – 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
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.