KING BUFFET

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to ice machine with shelves that are rusted and pitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back door screen torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over a container of diced onions on the prep table and raw chicken over pineapple in the walk in cooler, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the wait staff area or the men's bathroom, owner replaced both. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard inside the ice machine in the kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a can in a container of rice, employee took out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at the prep area in the kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink lying on top of vegetables in the prep table, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on top of prep table in a food preparation area, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in wait staff area not properly air dried. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shrimp on the floor in the walk in freezer and other food, employee put on shelve. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in the ice bin at the wait staff area, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon at buffet in 58F water. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn at the back door of kitchen.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler with rust and pitted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice cream cooler around handles a black like substance.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.Observed raid can on back wall near dry storage and preparation sink. Operator discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed eggs over noodle in reach in cooler on cook line and raw beef over noodles in walk in cooler. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator added. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator added soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can without handles in rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee cooking on cook line without hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups stacked and wet nesting at wait station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 2" gap at bottom of screen doors and a torn screen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon at buffet in 74F water. Operator corrected to 181F Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed trap leaking under hand sink next to dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed defrosted shrimp and Karbala in utility sink without running water.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins, skin ointment and Neosporin on shelf above food prep area on the cooks line. Operator moved off the shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook removing chicken at 149F, educated cook on proper temperature and cooked till the chicken 190F, and printed some handouts on temperature.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One can of ketchup dented in the kitchen on shelf, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid bug spray located on ledge above a container of rice and three cans of raid bug spray by a small tub of salt in wait staff area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked noodles and observed hard shell eggs on top of a tub of sauce. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat zucchini.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed one employee picking up trash on floor, hands with gloves in pockets and did not wash hands. Observed another employee cooking and then taking a water bottle moved it, then went back to cooking without changing gloves or hand washing. Educated with handouts. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards on back table that are soiled and grooved. Observed manual can opener soiled in the kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in wait staff area, no paper towels, operator changed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink located in dish area, no soap.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers in the back of kitchen near storage shelve with no labels.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white ice cube guard inside of ice machine has a black substance on it. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal can in a container of rice in the back of kitchen.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard in reach in cooler near dish area lined with cardboard with food on it.

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed some clean and some dirty utensils in a soiled drawer in the kitchen area behind the reach in cooler.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks on shelf by cook line, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking water from the bottle on the cook line.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a hair restraint on, put a hat on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff that were wet in between and bowls on shelve under prep table behind cook line wet in the kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door is not closing all the way. Observed reach in cooler door on the left the handle is broken, in the kitchen. Observed torn gaskets on walk-in refrigerator and freezer doors.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back screen doors.

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. One fly sticky tape hanging over cook line and two more fly sticky tape over the ice machine in the kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp stored on floor in the walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well on the buffet line barely with any water coming through to flush.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods are soiled over cook line.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed two hand wash sinks located in kitchen the cold water not operating and one hand wash sink located next to dish machine the trap is leaking.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three wet wash cloths on a prep table and cook line, operator put in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed oranges and cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator states sushi was put on buffet one hour ago. No time marks. Operator added time.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hung on speed rack where food is cooking. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters not clean

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on counter at waitstaff area.

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler across from ice machine with thermometer built on exterior reading 60F interior temperature at 43F operator replaced thermometer inside. Corrected On-Site

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. Inspector provided form at inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black buildup of old food debris on can opener blade. Moved to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

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. Inspector provided form at inspection.manager printed and had employees read and sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses observed ice scoop stored in handsink between use. Manager sent through dishwash and replaced in ice machine.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager moved knives to wash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided form at inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open pan of fried won ton and wasabi offered on buffet not covered and not under sneeze guard. Manager removed to kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager replaced in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bus pans of raw chicken stored over open cases of unwashed raw vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cases of fortune cookies. And a bus pan of prepared onions in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bus pan of raw chicken over bus pan of raw fish in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed spoons stored not inverted and in splash zone of handsink at wait station. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket missing from freezer walk-in and ice freezing door shut. Ice buildup around door and on floor on walk-in freezer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ice on floor at wait station.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon for rice stored in standing room temperature water at buffet. Suggested to operator that a small crockpot maintaining water at 135F or above with a lid would be a solution for the spoon. Manager removed water and spoon from service. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on exterior of microwave at cookline.

Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed walk-in freezer with no working light, door and floor freezing up and ice forming at exit due to missing gasket causing unsafe conditions.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed wasabi,green shallots,won ton noodles not protected by cover or under sneeze guard at buffet. Added lids Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of apple juice in drink ice at waitstaff station. Removed container and removed Ice. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Operator removed hose attachment Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked noodles on walk-in cooler. Moved raw foods down. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed door to walk-in freezer not tightly close able. Gasket broken and missing, ice forming on floor and walls.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on buffet not inverted or under sneeze guard. Operator removed extra plates. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing room temperature water at buffet. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell not turned on and food debris floating on surface of water. Operator turned on water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on shelving at dry storage area. Observed old food debris caked on can opener holder at back prep table.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice uncovered and on the floor at wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light on walk on freezer.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.cookies, wonton noodles,green paste, cut lemons stored outside protection of sneeze guard. Operator removed foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bucket of raw chicken on top of crate of vegetables in walk-in cooler. Moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw chicken over cooked chicken and cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Chef rearranged foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Foods were put out at 1030am and operator placed times on foods.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of handsink at dishwash area.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed self service rice spoon at buffet stored in standing water. Removed from service Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food throughout establishment uncovered in reach in freezer reachin cooler and walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut lettuce and behind pasta on top of Make Table. Operator placed raw shell eggs on inside bottom of Make Table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 52°F ambient temperature at top of Make Table. Operator placed underneath at Make Table to bring temperatures down to ambient 45°F or below. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi 49°F at frontline buffet. Operator placed more ice and water to bring temperatures down to the maximum of 41°F or below. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.Observed can opener blade at prep table across cookline near back door entrance.

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

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Emailed operator the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses in Chinese and English.

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed operator the Food Allergen Awareness sheet.

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can with no handle to scoop rice at multiple containers. Operator removed the bowl containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at buffet line. Operator placed the plates inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed none at women's stalls.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Employee placed hat on his head at cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Prep Table shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site