KING BBQ

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1st 2025.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees at cook line at not hair restraint. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (49F - Cold Holding); chopped chicken (49F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler unit kitchen line, as per staff for lees than two hours, staff place d it back at reach in freezer unit for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket sr 200 ppm front counter area., manager provided new solution retested at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to walk-in cooler entrance area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation at cook line and not hair restraints, staff placed hair net. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed some spots with grout missing in the rear of the kitchen floor area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at grill station at cook line

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt and one of sugar as per manager unlabeled at storage area on the back.

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three tanks unsecured at rear kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled gaskets all throughout cooling equipment kitchen and ware washing area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout preparation tables. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at cook-line area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets all throughout cooling units.

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm, manager provided new bucket solution retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ ppm. Manager made new solution tested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub pad stored at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towel available at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three tank rear kitchen unsecured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kit he and ware washing area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in all cutting board surfaces at preparation area tables and reach in cooler unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at cooking line and not hair restraints. Staffed covered hair with hair net n Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at rear in cooler preparation table.

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk-in in cooler rack liners not easy to clean. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter serving area.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the floor at front counter. Manager mover bucket off the floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pig feet packed inside thank you bags at RIF located next to 3CS . As for the operator is personal food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: At time of callback inspection observed raw pig feet packed inside thank you bags at RIF located next to 3CS Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pig feet packed inside thank you bags over raw vegetables at RIF in the rear of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: At time of callback inspection observed raw pig feet packed inside thank you bags over raw vegetables at RIF in the rear of kitchen. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Manager discarded the product. And cooked chicken (83F - Hot Holding) under prep area shelves. As per operator was Les than two hours ago. Operator moved product to the grill to reheat the product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed on 08/05/24 cooked chicken 107F, fried rice 122F, cooked sweet plantain 108F at front counter steam table. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three tank rear kitchen unsecured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: At time of callback inspection observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three tanks in the rear kitchen unsecured. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw pig feet packed inside thank you bags at RIC in the rear of kitchen not identified as persona food. As for the operator is personal food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: At time of callback inspection observed raw pig feet packed inside thank you bags at RIF in the rear of kitchen not identified as persona food. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout cracks throughout the kitchen floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: At time of callback inspection observed deep grout cracks throughout the kitchen floor. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: At time of callback inspection observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: At time of callback inspection observed sanitizer bucket on the floor at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed WIC shelves soiled lined and not easy to clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: At time of callback inspection observed WIC shelves soiled lined and not easy to clean. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed crispy chicken (94 F - Cooling ) according to manager cooling for more than 4 hours,

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over pre-cooked pork egg rolls in reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed fish and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed crispy chicken (94 F - Cooling ) according to manager cooling for more than 4 hours, breaded chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler done yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy chicken (94 F - Cold Holding), raw breaded chicken (50 F - Cold Holding).

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub pad in hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 5 containers of crispy chicken with no labels. As per manager, crispy chicken was prepared the previous day.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine bin soiled located at entrance of establishment.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in bucket of flour. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled located in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboards used as a anti-slip measure location inside the walk in cooler and front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees cooking and prepping food with no hair restraint. Manager provided hair restraints. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen and containers of flour stored on the floor in prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting cowards on kitchen table and prep table in the back room near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of egg noodles stored in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of French fries thawing in ambient temperature. Manager removed box. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths to stored in sanitizer solution on prep table near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with rice and flour not labeled.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2022 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed container of raw fish stored over container of potatoes salad in walk in cooler. Manager stored fish on shelf under potato salad. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed containers with cut cabbage (62F - Cold Holding) on front counter preparation area, according to manager out for about 40 minutes. Manager moved cut cabbage container to reach in cooler for rapid chilling 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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed sponge from inside hand wash sink. 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.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of walk in cooler soiled.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in walk in cooler and cooking line, soiled cardboard on the floor.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil plastic containers stored on the floor at kitchen.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside, ice machine in preparation area. Employee removed ice scoop, and stored properly . Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under cutting board in kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris at oven in kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with cooked potatoes no cover inside walk in cooler. Manager put a lid In potatoes container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at kitchen. Manager stored sanitizer solution bucket more than six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potato salad in walk in cooler prepared previous day with no date mark. Manager placed date mark on salad Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones on prep tables. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled storage racks in back kitchen

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email and reviewed with operator Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled sauce tubs in kitchen

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

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

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. Employee placed lid on beverage Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled fan cover

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above raw cabbage in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets