North Weeki Wachee, Hernando County

KING CHEF

9537 COMMERCIAL WAY, North Weeki Wachee, FL 34613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Mar 12, 2026
City
North Weeki Wachee
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-03-4

Detail 24437249

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 24437247

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information for food handler certificates through International Food Service Executive Association. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24437251

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 24437250

Basic - Containers of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

29-11-4

Detail 24437248

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink at front counter.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 24189370

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 1 can of soy sauce dented and bulging on shelf with other cans at time of inspection. Operator marked and set aside for return. See issued stop sale.

08B-27-4

Detail 24189368

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cut cabbage and cut broccoli put back in original cardboard container. Discussed with operator and containers were corrected. Corrected On-Site

08B-20-4

Detail 24189369

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 1 can of soy sauce dented and bulging on shelf with other cans at time of inspection. Operator marked and set aside for return. Issued stop sale.

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

12A-28-4

Detail 23757840

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on back of pants and without washing hands employee handled ladle to stir sauce, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Employee wiped hands on pants and without washing hands employee handled container of raw chicken and clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23757839

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler liquid pooled eggs stored directly above open containers of sauces, discussed safe refrigeration storage with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored directly on top of cut green onions, discussed with operator who corrected storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-16-4

Detail 23753677

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from back door and without washing hands employee began to handle various clean and sanitized containers for food, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-28-4

Detail 23753678

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on back of pants and without washing hands employee handled ladle to stir sauce, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23753684

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in freezer thank you bags used to store raw meats, discussed with operator to remove products. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23753681

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged metal tray of raw beef stored above bags of French fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23753682

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler liquid pooled eggs stored directly above open containers of sauces, discussed safe refrigeration storage with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23753680

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged metal tray of raw chicken stored directly above non commercially packaged metal tray of raw beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23753683

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table next to fryer cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) ; fried chicken (55F - Cold Holding) per operator products removed from reach in cooler and left on table for approximately 1 hour, discussed cold holding with operator who placed items back into reach in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23753686

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen on shelf under table next to fryer spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23753685

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen chairs used to store rice warmers heavily soiled with food and grease debris. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23753679

Basic - Stored food not covered. In kitchen next to dish washing area bags of uncooked rice with tops cut off left open and not covered, discussed with operator who closed bags of rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 23427701

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Bamboo strips Thick soy sauce

31A-11-4

Detail 23427700

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle stored in hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 23427702

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut into scoop

08B-12-5

Detail 23427703

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 22784373

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over herbs in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22784374

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22784372

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear prep area hand sink blocked by empty buckets. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22784375

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not dated Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22784371

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in prep area

08B-38-4

Detail 22784377

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce and deep fryer oil on floor in kitchen, multiple items on floor in Walk-in-Cooler Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22784370

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22784376

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bags of flour and dried goods opened, uncovered in dry storage, multi tens uncovered in Walk-in-Cooler Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 22

22-48-5

Detail 22390711

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Unapproved bleach being used at establishment. Operator went to store and purchased correct bleach during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 22390706

High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. -apron used to cover prepared wontons in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22390699

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and beef stored over Ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22390708

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 in printed form. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22390712

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladles stored in rear hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22390713

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in walk in cooler not dated, operator states some items were made today.

14-01-5

Detail 22390715

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint container used as scoop for flour

14-45-4

Detail 22390709

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on rear prep table with rice cooker. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22390703

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22390700

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled

08B-38-4

Detail 22390707

Basic - Food stored on floor. - deep fryer oil and soy sauce buckets on floor in kitchen -buckets of food on floor in walk in freezer -buckets of food items on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

06-06-5

Detail 22390697

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Wonton wrappers thawed at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 22390701

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22390698

Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen moisture stained

23-03-4

Detail 22390718

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mixer exterior soiled -prep table shelves soiled -dry storage racks soiled -top of cooks line soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk,in cooler fan guards soiled Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22390714

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22390705

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inoperable reach in cooler on cooks line and inoperable reach in cooler in storage area used as dry storage interiors soiled

25-32-4

Detail 22390716

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -single use plastic jugs being cut, turned into scoops for cooked rice. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22390702

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Multiple open bags of flour and sugar in dry storage -multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered

14-17-4

Detail 22390704

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

36-27-5

Detail 22390710

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk in cooler wall soiled with mold like substance

42-01-4

Detail 22390717

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

Apr 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 20Total: 29

01B-01-4

Detail 21954225

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

08A-02-6

Detail 21954216

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ready to eat foods in vertical freezer.

08A-04-5

Detail 21954199

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over cut Cabbage and unwashed lettuce.

03A-02-5

Detail 21954204

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts (44F - Cold Holding)

03D-06-5

Detail 21954206

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Fresh Garlic in oil made at 11 am, 74 degrees, moved to freezer. At 4:30 72 degrees. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 21954220

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in hot hold unit, 129F, moved to microwave to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21954212

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. Gave poster to operator

31A-09-4

Detail 21954207

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub and ladle in one sink, boxes of fry oil blocking one sink, and box on top of sink. Operator corrected on site Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 21954208

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush being used to baste foods

23-24-4

Detail 21954219

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle. Multiple handles.

14-45-4

Detail 21954198

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used under rice warmer in back of kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 21954221

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

32-12-5

Detail 21954209

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-20-4

Detail 21954210

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 can oyster sauce, 1 can ground bean sauce 1 can bamboo shoots.

12B-07-4

Detail 21954223

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In food prep area, operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 21954213

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Cook eating while prepping food. Discussed proper eating areas with manager

40-06-5

Detail 21954205

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator had her cell phone on prep table slicer, removed Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21954201

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet on prep cook.

35B-08-4

Detail 21954211

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging over chest freezer, and Cooke drive, operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21954217

Basic - Food stored on floor. buckets of food stored on floor in food prep area and cooler floor

10-17-4

Detail 21954218

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Removed from between coolers on cook line. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21954214

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water at 85, operator correct on site Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21954197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Sides of cooking equipment soiled Soiled bottom shelf on end of cook line Cooler shelves soiled

33-16-4

Detail 21954203

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster.

25-32-4

Detail 21954215

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg trays and aluminum can, being used in food storage. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

35B-13-4

Detail 21954224

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back screen door

42-03-5

Detail 21954200

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Mini cement mixer being used to mix seasonings. Electric Drain snake in food prep area. DeWalt electric drill with beater bar soiled from use as a mixer.

21-12-4

Detail 21954202

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet wiping cloth on cutting board, moved to sanitizing bucket by operator. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21954222

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cook line 50 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 18

12A-16-4

Detail 21665257

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in from outside, started bagging egg rolls without washing hands

08A-04-5

Detail 21665254

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and raw beef over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler

31A-09-4

Detail 21665255

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by buckets and big bowl of rice, items removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21665248

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut onions, egg rolls, cooked pork in walk in cooler not date marked

14-01-5

Detail 21665242

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used to scoop rice

14-09-4

Detail 21665245

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 21665256

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table

13-03-4

Detail 21665243

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-19-4

Detail 21665249

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cut cabbage in a used raw chicken box

08B-38-4

Detail 21665251

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice on floor in kitchen Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21665246

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and reach in cooler, knife removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21665252

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled

08B-39-4

Detail 21665247

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting snow peas without washing them Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21665240

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-32-4

Detail 21665244

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Peanut butter Containers reused for food storage Cans reused for food storage

08B-12-5

Detail 21665241

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage, cut onions, egg rolls, sauce in all in cooler Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21665250

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in standing water in 3 compartment sink, water temperature 61F

14-17-4

Detail 21665253

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

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 21065775

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee portioning noodles with bare hands. Discussed with manager. Employee put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21065773

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Cutting boards on cook line soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21065778

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sinks in back kitchen and prep area blocked by dishes. Manager removed dishes to make accessible. Corrected On-Site

08B-48-4

Detail 21065780

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee packaging crispy noodles in dining area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21065777

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bean sprouts and sauces on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-39-4

Detail 21065776

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting broccoli without washing. Discussed with manager. Employee stopped prepping broccoli. Corrective Action Taken

25-32-4

Detail 21065779

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg trays reused to put items on top of in walk in cooler. Cans used as scoop. Discussed reuse of single service items with manager.

08B-12-5

Detail 21065774

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls, meats and vegetables in walk in cooler uncovered.

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 20838939

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02/1/2022

03A-02-5

Detail 20838934

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp- 49F Pork-46F Operator moved foods to freezer to cook down

31A-09-4

Detail 20838933

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand washing sink blocked by boxes. Operator relocated boxes Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20838936

Basic - Food stored on floor. Open Soy sauce bucket on floor in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 20838935

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of kitchen equipment has grease build up

22-16-4

Detail 20838938

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in cooler on cook line

25-32-4

Detail 20838937

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut to make scoop for fried rice. Egg crates used for storage in walk in cooler

21-12-4

Detail 20838932

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple cloths throughout kitchen area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site