KING CHEF
1833 N PINE ISLAND RD, Plantation, FL, 33322
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (10)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Cooked Pasta (68F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (41-50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Cooked Pasta (68F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shrimps (41-50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed cooked Pasta stored on top of another pan and cooked shrimps container overfilled. Manager removed and stored in lower reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12A-16-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee began working with food after returning from supermarket handling clean equipment, cooked foods and clean utensil without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High Priority - Employee began working with food after returning from supermarket handling clean equipment, cooked foods and clean utensil without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12A-25-4CriticalRepeat
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee engaged in food preparation after putting on hairnet and then proceeded to get a clean container to store cooked food without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee engaged in food preparation after putting on hairnet and then proceeded to get a clean container to store cooked food without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Containers of raw shrimps stores above uncovered container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. 2) Container of raw pork stored above container of sauce in walk in coo,er. 3) Container of raw shrimps stored above container of sauce in walk in cooler. Manager inverted during inspection.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Containers of raw shrimps stores above uncovered container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. 2) Container of raw pork stored above container of sauce in walk in coo,er. 3) Container of raw shrimps stored above container of sauce in walk in cooler. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to Triple sinks in kitchen. Provided during inspection.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to Triple sinks in kitchen. Provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 13-03-4Corrected on site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 02C-04-5
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Educate operator.
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Educate operator.
Intermediate
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered . Containers of cooked Egg rolls and cooked chicken not covered in walk in cooler.
Basic - Stored food not covered . Containers of cooked Egg rolls and cooked chicken not covered in walk in cooler.
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels provided at both handwash sinks. Operator bought paper towels during inspection.
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at both handwash sinks. Operator bought paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), 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.