CHICKEN KING
2420 N FLORIDA AVE · HERNANDO · Citrus County · FL 34442
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented cans present. See stop sale. Can of pork and beans dented on seal
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. 0ppm, operator changed bucket and primed machine. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee swept floor touching the broom with visibility soiled handle then immediately grabbed biscuit without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with employee who washed hands, changed gloves and discarded biscuit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage links (51F – Cold Holding); diced ham (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line in front of flat top grill. Operator immediately discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (51F – Cold Holding); diced ham (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line in front of flat top grill. Operator immediately discarded.
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from outdoor area where the ice machine was previously located. Ice machine has been moved inside near the server area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Discussed with Breanna in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted. Ice machine moved from outside the back door to inside the server area at the front counter. Plans on file were from previous owner. 3 compartment sink is on the same wall as the dish machine and hand wash sink is behind the partition wall. Multiple reach in coolers/freezers have been rearranged Hand wash sink out the back door of the kitchen has been removed Office/mop rooms by the restrooms have been turned into dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 3
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Glass door vertical cooler in prep area
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged food not properly segregated. Pork and beans dented on seal
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a nonsecure area. Multiple vertical freezers in gated area out the back door of the kitchen. The gate to enter the area is unlocked. Operator locked gate. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:17 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.