Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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KING BUFFET

2157 E SEMORAN BLVD · APOPKA · Orange County · FL 32703

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3687947
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13603584
DBPR license5808441

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 12, 2026 1:50 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 13, 2026 9:28 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority0 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#14High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented #10 can of apple sauce on shelf in dry storage

Stop Sale
#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of shell eggs in shelf over cream cheese and other ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 dropping on top of dish machine Another 20 on dish machine in open rodent bait container 2 rodent droppings on top of deep freezer in storage Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage bins and boxed sodas in dry storage area Approximately 15 rodent droppings under deep freezer Total 92 droppings **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#17High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Rodent bait in open container on top of dish machine **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#18High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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, Sushi rice has no time marking, facility opened less than 4 hours, rice marked with time **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to sugar has a hole cut into lid for pouring

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in walk in cooler Bucket of rice noodles soaking in water on floor and bucket of washed vegetables soaking in bucket on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

#10Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Food container cut and used as jug

#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Imitation crab and chicken sitting by back door defrosting at room temperature – operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic21-04-4

Basic – Wet towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.