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KING CHINA BUFFET

5841 LAKE WORTH ROAD, Greenacres, FL, 33463

Administrative complaint recommended

Most recent inspection

Date
September 23, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Administrative complaint recommended
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
16
Jurisdiction
Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL

Violations (16)

  • 22-11-5Critical

    Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per operator clear plastic shrink wrap on bamboo rollers for sushi is changed every two to three days.

    High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Per operator clear plastic shrink wrap on bamboo rollers for sushi is changed every two to three days.

    High Priority

  • 12A-28-4Critical

    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.

    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. Observed employee touching shirt and apron and then handled cleaned food utensils and fry basket of cooked fries at fryer in kitchen.

    High Priority

  • 12A-29-4CriticalRepeat

    Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

    High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling personal cell phone at cookline and then handled cleaned utensils to cook fried rice at the wok immediately afterwards without first handwashing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    High Priority

  • 14-11-5

    Equipment in poor repair. 1.

    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn. 2. Observed torn door gasket at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.

    Basic

  • 10-01-5

    In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

    Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with rice in rice storage container in dry storage area.

    Basic

  • 22-08-4

    Interior of southbend oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cookline in kitchen.

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

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Large chest freezer door gasket in prep area. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 3. Door gaskets at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.

    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Large chest freezer door gasket in prep area. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 3. Door gaskets at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.

    Basic

  • 36-06-4

    36-06-4

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

    Basic

  • 35B-13-4

    Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at both back exit doors leading to kitchen and prep areas.

    Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at both back exit doors leading to kitchen and prep areas.

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5

    Stored food not covered.

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two large containers of dry rice on rack in dry storage area, stored uncovered.

    Basic

  • 42-01-4Corrected on site

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

    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor next to reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 22-02-4

    Food-contact surface of can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on storage rack in kitchen.

    Intermediate - Food-contact surface of can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on storage rack in kitchen.

    Intermediate

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

    Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

    Basic

  • 02C-02-5Repeat

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler, cooked yesterday at 11:30a with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 24-06-4

    Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.

    Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned cutting boards stored on rusted and spiked plumbing fixtures under triple sink in prep area.

    Basic

  • 12B-07-4Corrected on site

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

    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal employee drinks stored on shelf above rice and next to baking powder and lemon juice for the public. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.