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 1
22-52-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitation bucket at 0ppm chlorine. Operator correct to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed plan, not filled out. Educated operator on filling out plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in water by sushi rice at 78F. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill on shelf by food. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed iced tea pitcher under paper towels next to hand sink at front counter. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:23 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.