NEW KING BUFFET USA INC
1429 8 AVE W · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator increased sanitizer concentration to 50ppm.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet, observed coleslaw being held at 46°F while Cold Holding. **Warning**
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. At buffet, observed Chicken wings at 113°F while Hot Holding. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 14 rodent droppings on floor next to double door reach in freezer at kitchen and approximately 11 rodent droppings at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by rice cooker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at ice machine room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 11
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. No ceiling in water heater room. All ceiling tiles missing in room. **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet missing at plumbing fixture at ware washing area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. (Bottled water) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach in coolers throughout kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from handles at ice machine room. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:30 AM.
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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.