Hernando Chicken King
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Hernando Chicken King stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Hernando Chicken King's latest score of 100 sits above the Hernando average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line. See stop sale. diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter in containers on front counter bar area not changed between customers
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast mix containing raw eggs stored over washed and prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloves then touched clean utensil without washing hands and changing gloves.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine dish machine. Operator called Ecolab for service during inspection. 3 compartment sink set up to manually wash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled dishes then clean equipment without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets placed on front counter bar area not disposed of after each customer. Observed customer leave and new customer sat without the butter being removed. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in cook line area
13-03-4
23
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in front counter area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shells eggs stored over beets and boiled eggs in reach in cooler. Employee corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in dish area washed hands in 3 compartment sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees in kitchen area preparing food 3 employees serving food
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle in prep area. Operator labeled windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in front counter area
38-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on slicer in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In server station area
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area
36-37-5
45
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator primed machine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food received from unapproved source. See Stop Sale. Honey displayed in dining room area for sale. Local honey with cottage food sticker. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Honey displayed in dining room area. Local honey with cottage food sticker.
01B-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
61
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved and hand wash sink removed from outside area,mop sink relocated, 2 reach in freezers added to outside area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Operator has not submitted plans as of 7/30 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Discussed with Marie in plan review who stated plans were submitted on 9/16/24 **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 2 reach in freezers stored outside in an area that is not fully enclosed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: 3 door reach in freezer stored in gated are out the back door of the kitchen. Operator states they tried to move the freezer in to the kitchen but the freezer did not fit in the door. Freezer is storing packaged foods. **Admin Complaint**
08B-43-4
86
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near dry storage, no contamination observed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: 2 live flies on ceiling in kitchen area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: 1 live fly in front counter area on ketchup bottle 1 live fly in kitchen area on ceiling **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Owner has estimate from plumber to reinstall hand wash sink in employee restroom. Owner was unreachable at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Operator states they will remove toilet in kitchen restroom. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified as having raw ingredients. Discussed the need to identify raw ingredients on the menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved and hand wash sink removed from outside area,mop sink relocated, 2 reach in freezers added to outside area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Operator has not submitted plans as of 7/30 **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 2 reach in freezers stored outside in an area that is not fully enclosed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
61
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator using Ace buckets to store food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near dry storage, no contamination observed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: 2 live flies on ceiling in kitchen area **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Owner has estimate from plumber to reinstall hand wash sink in employee restroom. Owner was unreachable at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified as having raw ingredients. Discussed the need to identify raw ingredients on the menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved and hand wash sink removed from outside area,mop sink relocated, 2 reach in freezers added to outside area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 2 reach in freezers stored outside in an area that is not fully enclosed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
52
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding second temp atv12:16 40F cold hold); cut sausage (51F - Hot Holding, second temp 12:18 38F cold hold); raw beef patties (45F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (79F - held on table tops.) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over lettuce. Cook moved eggs to be stored below lettuce. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator using Ace buckets to store food. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near dry storage, no contamination observed. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Fly bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Fly bait stored on dry storage. **Warning**
41-23-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer touched dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of hot box **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified as having raw ingredients. Discussed the need to identify raw ingredients on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved and hand wash sink removed from outside area,mop sink relocated, 2 reach in freezers added to outside area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cook line, no soap. Operator replenished soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 2 reach in freezers stored outside in an area that is not fully enclosed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, buckets of chicken in walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
19
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Can of pork and beans dented on seal
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator changed bucket and primed machine. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee swept floor touching the broom with visibility soiled handle then immediately grabbed biscuit without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with employee who washed hands, changed gloves and discarded biscuit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sausage links (51F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line in front of flat top grill. Operator immediately discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (51F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line in front of flat top grill. Operator immediately discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from outdoor area where the ice machine was previously located. Ice machine has been moved inside near the server area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Discussed with Breanna in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted. Ice machine moved from outside the back door to inside the server area at the front counter. Plans on file were from previous owner. 3 compartment sink is on the same wall as the dish machine and hand wash sink is behind the partition wall. Multiple reach in coolers/freezers have been rearranged Hand wash sink out the back door of the kitchen has been removed Office/mop rooms by the restrooms have been turned into dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a nonsecure area. Multiple vertical freezers in gated area out the back door of the kitchen. The gate to enter the area is unlocked. Operator locked gate. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Pork and beans dented on seal
08B-20-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Glass door vertical cooler in prep area
23-24-4
29
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from outdoor area where the ice machine was previously located. Ice machine has been moved inside near the server area. Will check compliance at the call back inspection for plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Operator has not submitted plans at the time of the inspection **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved from outside the back door to inside the server area at the front counter. Plans on file were from previous owner. 3 compartment sink is on the same wall as the dish machine and hand wash sink is behind the partition wall. Multiple reach in coolers/freezers have been rearranged Hand wash sink out the back door of the kitchen has been removed Office/mop rooms by the restrooms have been turned into dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Operator has not submitted plans at the time of the inspection **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in dry storage closets near the restrooms not sealed - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
67
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Mar 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Storage boxes used to store food in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved ice machine from the back exit of the kitchen to next to the dish machine in the kitchen area. Outdoor freezer added next to hand wash sink in gated area outside the back of the establishment. Single service item storage shed at the back of the property in outdoor fenced in area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Operator has not submitted plans at the time of the in **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Aug 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in cook line area, 2 landing on wiping cloth 3 flies in dining room area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple containers in kitchen area including bulk flour and portioned fish filets in reach in cooler in prep area **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cottage cheese (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (61F - Cold Holding) in make line cooler at cook line **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cottage cheese (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (61F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator had erased times from white board, operator corrected time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pies in reach in cooler at front counter **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Cutting board on make line cooler in cook line area soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips expired 4/2019 **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Outdoor 2 door vertical freezer added in gated area out the back door of the kitchen area. Across from the ice machine outside is a storage closet with a chest freezer storing food items and a shelving unit storing to go single service items. Ice machine has been moved to in front of rear exterior door. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back of kitchen 81F Operator turned on hot water valve under sink 103F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Faucet missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink in outdoor gated area by ice machine **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table next to microwave **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on prep tables in kitchen area and in front counter area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer and ice machine in back gated area unlocked, gate at entrance unlocked. Operator locked gate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Floors, walls and ceiling not easily cleanable in storage room in the back of the establishment by outdoor ice machine. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler soiled Walk in cooler shelves soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In prep area **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled in cook line area **Warning**
36-73-4
15
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hernando Chicken King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hernando Chicken King on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hernando Chicken King?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hernando Chicken King.
How does Hernando Chicken King compare to other restaurants in Hernando?
Hernando Chicken King most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hernando average of 79.
Has Hernando Chicken King's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hernando Chicken King have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hernando Chicken King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hernando Chicken King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hernando Chicken King is inspected around four times per year on average.
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