King Buffet, 879 W Executive Center Dr, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KING BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 879 W Executive Center Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-2023
License #: 6009007
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 3/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.SPRAY ARMS HOOD
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.TILE GROUT MISSING. KITCHEN
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.FAUCET TWO COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.KITCHEN AND SIDE STATION HANDSINK
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.KNIFE SHARPENER IN PREP AREA HANDSINK
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By 3compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Fish, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tea bulk **Warning**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wire shelves by cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Stacked containers on buffet, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk tea, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over warewash area **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By 3compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Fish, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm chlorine, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Tea bulk **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area 1hour at 76f, corrective action taken, moved to RIC **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pizza/calzone/stromboli hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza on buffet at 80f, thrown out **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over surimi salad WIC, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Raid by bottled and canned drinks, rear storeroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Ice cream freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and fish in RIC **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear **Warning**
  • Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By server station HWS, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Chest freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/15/2013Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrup rack **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Broccoli **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Server station **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Employee bathroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under HWS Rear prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear **Warning**
  • Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By server station HWS, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef at 98f, for 10minutes according to cook, corrective action taken, cook threw out **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fried dough not under sneeze guard on buffet, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 76f for undetermined time, corrective action taken, discarded **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken at 105f, according to cook out for 10 minutes, corrective action taken, moved to RIC **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over broccoli, WIC, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 chlorine, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server station HWS blocked with boxes **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server station HWS Turned off **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Chest freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, stuffed oysters made previous day not dated **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2012Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTA and SALADS WALKIN COOLER MADE PREVIOUS DAY Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-07-1 Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. STACKED CONTAINERS COOKED FOOD Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER SALADS WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. SHELL EGGS OVER COOKED PASTA WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WONTONS, SHRIMP MANY OTHER ITEMS CHEST FREEZERS Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN UNCOOKED RICE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM CHLORINE, USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED Repeat Violation.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM CHLORINE, USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN UNCOOKED RICE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SOME EXPIRED TRAINING 9/2/11 This violation must be corrected by : 7/20/12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. BROKEN LID CHEST FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. MELONS REAR AREA
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP ON BUFFET Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. REAR HWS LEAKING FAUCET
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. TALAPIA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. SHELL EGGS OVER COOKED PASTA WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER SALADS WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WONTONS, SHRIMP MANY OTHER ITEMS CHEST FREEZERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTA and SALADS WALKIN COOLER MADE PREVIOUS DAY Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. SAUCES ON BUFFET NOT BEHIND SNEEZEGUARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. STACKED CONTAINERS COOKED FOOD Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Single service articles not re-used
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
10/28/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-07-1 Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. COOKED FOOD TRAYS STACKED TOGETHER WITH BOTTOMS TOICHING RTE FOODS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SHRIMP IN FREEZER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER FOR FISH WITH BROKEN LID
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. STORAGE SHELVES DRY STORAGE
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. REAR DOUBLE SINK DRIPPIG
7/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION RECORDS FOR SALMON and WHITEFISH SUSHI Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. CRAB SALAD and BAKED CRAB NOT REAL CRAB, Corrected On Site. RELABLED AS KRAB
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. SINGLE SERVICE STORE ROOM
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. LINE TALL REACHIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. NO PLACE TO AIR DRY DISHES
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER FOR FISH WITH BROKEN LID
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. RACKS FOR DISH MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. STORAGE SHELVES DRY STORAGE
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. REAR DOUBLE SINK DRIPPIG
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. VITAMINS ON MICROWAVE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MEAT STUFFED PASTRY LOOSE IN CHEST FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SHRIMP IN FREEZER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HWS DRAIN STUCK SHUT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. MANY ITEMS IN REACHIN COOLERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. COOKED FOOD TRAYS STACKED TOGETHER WITH BOTTOMS TOICHING RTE FOODS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. REAR MOPSINK
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (3) Cleaning EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under Paragraph 4-602.11(A) and SANITIZING as specified under Section 4-703.11;
  • Critical - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (4) storing the FOOD in PACKAGES, covered containers, or wrappings;
  • Critical - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODs during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD;
  • Critical - (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODs during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD;
  • Critical - A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that PACKAGES FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method shall have a HACCP PLAN that contains the information specified (7) Describes the training program that ensures that the individual responsible for the REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING operation understands the: (a) Concepts required for a safe operation, (b) EQUIPMENT and facilities, and (c) Procedures specified in Subparagraph (B)(6) of this section.
  • Critical - Any license issued by the division shall be conspicuously displayed in the office or lobby of the licensed establishment. Public food service establishments which offer catering services shall display their license number on all advertising for catering services. The current license from the division shall be conspicuously displayed in the office or lobby of the licensed establishment. If no office or lobby is present on the premises of the licensed establishment, the license must be readily available for inspection upon request. The division shall issue a license, which is BPR form 21-022, PUBLIC LODGING AND FOOD SERVICE LICENSE, incorporated herein by reference to each public food service establishment which has satisfied the requirements of Chapter 509, FS, and this chapter upon initial licensing and annual renewal. In addition to the license, the division shall issue a license decal, which is BPR form 21-023, LICENSE DECAL, incorporated herein by reference to each mobile food dispensing vehicle, theme park food cart and vending machine which must be prominently displayed and affixed to the vehicle, cart or machine.
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (C) On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT only if the in-use UTENSIL and the FOOD-CONTACT surface of the FOOD preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and SANITIZED at a frequency specified under Sections 4-602.11 and 4-702.11;
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Outdoor Storage Surface. An outdoor storage surface for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be SMOOTH, durable, and sloped to drain.
  • Critical - PACKAGE Integrity. FOOD PACKAGES shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in READY-TO-EAT form except as specified in Paragraphs (B) of this section and except that whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the CONSUMER before consumption need not be washed before they are sold.
  • Critical - Standards of Identity. PACKAGED FOODS shall comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131 - 169 and 9 CFR 319 Definitions and Standards of Identity or Composition, and the general requirements in 21 CFR 130 - Food Standards: General and 9 CFR 319 subpart A - General.
  • Critical - The water supply shall meet the standards provided in Chapters 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555, FAC, herein adopted by reference, where applicable.
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Waste containers shall be provided for the deposit of food scraps, food wrappings, cups, napkins and discarded single-service articles.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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