Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KING HOUSE

3399 S HWY 441 · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34974

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3379429
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8462017
DBPR license5700469

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can hosin sauce , oyster sauce and ketchup dented. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#13High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment.: sugar removed from bulk. Operator removed as it was wet and covered with soil. Operator voluntarily removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Sugar removed from bulk: Operator removed as it was wet and covered with soil. Operator voluntarily removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar and rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back corner of ceiling with spiderwebs. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in middle of triple sink. Operator removed and reset triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic54-02-5

Basic – Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in bathroom, cigarette in bathroom, and lighter in dry storage.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line.

#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk broccoli in walk in cooler not stored correctly.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven soiled with grease.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered in soda area sugar removed from bulk. Operator removed as it was wet and covered with soil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork ,chicken , and beef under table to thaw. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled. Operator removed item from service. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.