NEW KING BUFFET USA INC
1429 8 AVE W · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf above bananas at front soda counter. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour and Corn Starch stored in soiled containers under prep counter in kitchen.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen breaded chicken stored in direct contact with to go bag in reach in chest freezer in Kitchen.
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Operator was emailed a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Operator was given copy. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan at time of inspection. Operator was emailed copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 4
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator put container on shelf. Observed Container of Shrimp on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed container on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line in front of oven.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door without self-closing door. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor near cook line. Operator placed sanitizer bucket on top of empty bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:35 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.