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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed container storing salmon lined with non food grade paper towel at front sushi making station.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored in direct contact with shopping bag inside reach in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef stored in top portion of make table without physical barrier above ready to eat sauce. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw Shrimp inside of walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at drink station soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice cooker lid stored inside handwashing sink near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined shelf on dry storage shelf near back door of kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed sauce stored on floor near cook line. Operator removed sauce from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer in kitchen.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment on cook line. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored on top of reach in cooler not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:08 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.