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KING BUFFET

2157 E SEMORAN BLVD · APOPKA · Orange County · FL 32703

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502499
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8890469
DBPR license5808441

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#16High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee washed hands with gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bucket of sweet and sour chicken and 1/4 bag of fries in unit on line 64° and 68°; Eggs rolls 48°**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#18High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic 15

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk-in-cooler has heavily soiled cardboard on floor

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in utility closet by restrooms

#4Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit that had food out of temperature, had a lot of ice build up, not maintaining proper temperature- doors do not close properly, to allowing for proper food temperature

#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Large dead roach on floor by restrooms, operator cleaned up

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Doors to 2 door unit on line does not close all the way, food not at proper temperature **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in cracked tiles near prep area

#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked missing tiles in front of prep sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic22-09-5

Basic – Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Poultry in very soiled pan in walk-in-cooler – corrected Krab salad container on walk-in-cooler soiled – corrected Interior of rice cooker holding cooked rice soiled with old food debris

#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to veg mei on line in food **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooling racks soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Heavy rust buildup up on shelves to unit across from fryers Rust in shelves to unit end of cooks line

#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.