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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Owner removed dented cans from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. Owner set up 3 part sink to sanitize dishes until machine can be fixed. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut potatoes. Owner moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Inspector emailed form.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available for sushi rice. Inspector will email plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on single door flip top.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed dry storage and walk in cooler shelves soiled and slightly pitted. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:28 PM.
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.