Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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KING'S FRIED CHICKEN

2216 34 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3473995
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8784992
DBPR license6216158

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 2, 2025 2:31 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 3, 2025 9:20 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#1High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drains back up into restaurant when hand sinks on cooks line are run. Backed up water from multiple floor drains has pooled on cooks line. Single cook must stand and walk through it to perform his duties. Water is backing up in lobby under self service soda station. Guests must walk through water to reach bathrooms.

#2High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 21 portions of coleslaw 52f, 18 portions of macaroni 52f, 3 orders of cheesecake 52f all in front counter cooler from previous day.

Stop Sale
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 21 portions of coleslaw 52f, 18 portions of macaroni 52f, 3 orders of cheesecake 52f all in front counter cooler from previous day.

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear hand wash sink filled with dirty towels

#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear hand wash sink

#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.