Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

KING CHEF

1833 N PINE ISLAND RD · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33322

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3734565
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773058
DBPR license1620466

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food after returning from supermarket handling clean equipment, cooked foods and clean utensil without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee engaged in food preparation after putting on hairnet and then proceeded to get a clean container to store cooked food without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Containers of raw shrimps stores above uncovered container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. 2) Container of raw pork stored above container of sauce in walk in coo,er. 3) Container of raw shrimps stored above container of sauce in walk in cooler. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Cooked Pasta (68F – Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (41-50F – Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed cooked Pasta stored on top of another pan and cooked shrimps container overfilled. Manager removed and stored in lower reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels provided at both handwash sinks. Operator bought paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to Triple sinks in kitchen. Provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Educate operator.

Basic 3

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered . Containers of cooked Egg rolls and cooked chicken not covered in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

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