Ensley, Escambia County

KING BUFFET OF PENSACOLA LLC

3 W NINE MILE RD STE 2, Ensley, FL 32534

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 6, 2026
City
Ensley
County
Escambia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 6, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-12-5

Detail 24535379

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed multiple foods not covered inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24535380

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed multiple walk-in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-12-5

Detail 24055372

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed multiple foods stored in walk-in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24055373

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed produce walk-in cooler shelves rusted.

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-69-4

Detail 23654539

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23654542

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 23654540

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed food in walk-in freezer not covered.

42-01-4

Detail 23654541

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

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23213123

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw steak stored on top of ready to eat food. Operator stored raw steak on the bottom of rack at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23213125

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine in the back of kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 23213124

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed steak , chicken and other food items not covered in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23213126

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

May 2, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22850357

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw swai in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22850356

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with more than 4 employees working.

08B-12-5

Detail 22850355

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk-in freezer uncovered. Operator covered containers during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 22734984

Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed ice machine and multiple freezers in the back in poor repair. Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 22734983

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed soy sauce buckets stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Priority : Basic

14-69-4

Detail 22735007

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in back a of the kitchen. Priority: Basic

Oct 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-03-5

Detail 22363683

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs at hibachi station ambient temp of 57f for 40 minutes. Manager removed overflow of eggs from pan to allow better cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22363682

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Phoenix shrimp at 121f for 20 minutes on buffet line. Manager increased steam well temperature during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 22363681

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish and shrimp thawing in stagnant water. Manager began running cold water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22340955

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw chiken, beef, and shrimp containers stored above ready to eat corn in walk-in cooler. Manager proceeded to switch corn to the top of shelf during inspection Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22340953

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed 2 reach in freezers doors rusted and pitted in the Back of the restaurant.

08B-47-4

Detail 22340952

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Upon inspection observed soy sauce stored on the floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22340956

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed 2 reach in freezers with accumulation of ice inside in the back of the restaurant.

33-16-4

Detail 22340951

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager proceeded to close lid at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22340954

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

Oct 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 21532049

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection observed raw food stored over lomein noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator proceeded to corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-12-4

Detail 21532050

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Upon inspection observed bottom of dumpster rusted with visible holes on bottom, in exterior of restaurant. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21532047

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed water between stacked pans in drying rack by dish machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21532048

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed buckets of sauce store on floor by storage area in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 21482794

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Upon inspection observed dishwasher machine chlorine at 0 ppm, operator notified tech during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 21482783

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection observed 1 fly in dish washing area,did not land on any clean dishes. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21482779

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection observed raw shrimp-raw beef stored over sauces-cut vegetables in walk-in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 21482785

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed Cook line-rice 60F, cabbage cooked 62F on counter for 1 hour operator move to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21482789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed Fish 113F, beef loaf 111F, broccoli-chicken 124F, krab 128F, chicken on a stick 118F, chicken-mushroom 125F on buffet line for 30 minutes. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21482792

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed soap-sanitizer buckets stored next to gallon jugs of tomato shad in storage area.

41-15-5

Detail 21482781

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Upon inspection observed wiping cloth solution at 200+ next to upright cooler/food storage shelf, operator changed water, new reading 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21482796

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed observed scrubby in hand sink and rinsing utensils in hand sink both in habachi area.

27-06-4

Detail 21482778

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Upon inspection observed no hot water at habachi area, operator turned water back on. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21482787

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Upon inspection observed no written plan for sushi and sushi rice in sushi bar area. Form was filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-12-4

Detail 21482782

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Upon inspection observed garbage dumpster not holding liquids due to significant rust and holes in dumpster.

12B-07-4

Detail 21482788

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upon inspection observed employee drink above make line, operator moved drink to the bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21482795

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed water between pans stack together in dish washing area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21482784

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed sauce buckets stored on floor in storage area and walk-in.

33-19-4

Detail 21482790

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed significant amounts of liquid around dumpster on the ground.

08B-35-4

Detail 21482793

Basic - Packaged foods not properly stored, package of tofu placed in container of garlic-oil mixture in reach in cooler on cooked line. Operator removed package from garlic mixture. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21482786

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed chicken-beef not covered in walk-in freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 21482780

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Upon inspection observed mop in mop bucket not in use.

02D-01-5

Detail 21482791

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Upon inspection observed sugar not labeled next to sushi area.

Jun 10, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21132450

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection observed a total of "9" flying insects. 1 on cart next to hand washing station close to dining room door inside kitchen, 2 on pans on top of prep table to the right of cook line, 1 in upright reach in cooler across from cook line , 3 in prep area in middle of kitchen and 2 on imitation crab meat in buffet line. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21132452

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Upon inspection observed 2 small flying insects on imitation crab on buffet line. Operator discarded food during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21132448

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upon inspection observed employee use insect swatter to exterminate small flying insect on clean equipment rack in dish washing area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area of concern during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 21132447

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading to kitchen with gap present.

35B-08-4

Detail 21132449

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed multiple sticky fly tap over prep/cook area with multiple dead small flying insects present. During inspection operator discarded all sticky fly traps. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21132451

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Mar 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03F-10-5

Detail 20915282

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for sushi rolls and sushi rice being held by time not temperature. Manager filled out paperwork during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.