New King Buffet USA INC

1429 8 Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5103954

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 40 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 25, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.High priority, repeat · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection
4 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic (1 repeat)
-40
Administrative complaint on Aug 25
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score40

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug252026

Routine inspection

13 violations found

First visitAug 25, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.
  Observed raw beef stored in top portion of make table without physical barrier above ready to eat sauce.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
  Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Observed raw chicken stored above raw Shrimp inside of walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Observed pork stored in direct contact with shopping bag inside reach in freezer on cook line.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
  Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
  Observed container storing salmon lined with non food grade paper towel at front sushi making station.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed soda nozzle at drink station soiled.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Observed rice cooker lid stored inside handwashing sink near cook line.
  Repeat violation
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed sauce stored on floor near cook line. Operator removed sauce from floor.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Observed knife stored between equipment on cook line. Operator removed knife.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  Observed cardboard lined shelf on dry storage shelf near back door of kitchen.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer in kitchen.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood filters soiled.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Observed to go containers stored on top of reach in cooler not inverted.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
  Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.