King Buffet
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
39
Score
King Buffet has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Arcadia average 77, so King Buffet trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Jun 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.Observed raid can on back wall near dry storage and preparation sink. Operator discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed eggs over noodle in reach in cooler on cook line and raw beef over noodles in walk in cooler. Cook rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soiled can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can without handles in rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee cooking on cook line without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups stacked and wet nesting at wait station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon at buffet in 74F water. Operator corrected to 181F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed trap leaking under hand sink next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed defrosted shrimp and Karbala in utility sink without running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 2" gap at bottom of screen doors and a torn screen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
33
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
9
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed oranges and cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
08A-05-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator states sushi was put on buffet one hour ago. No time marks. Operator added time.
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hung on speed rack where food is cooking. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters not clean
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on counter at waitstaff area.
21-12-4
50
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler across from ice machine with thermometer built on exterior reading 60F interior temperature at 43F operator replaced thermometer inside. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
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. Inspector provided form at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black buildup of old food debris on can opener blade. Moved to dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Inspector provided form at inspection.manager printed and had employees read and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses observed ice scoop stored in handsink between use. Manager sent through dishwash and replaced in ice machine.. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager moved knives to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided form at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open pan of fried won ton and wasabi offered on buffet not covered and not under sneeze guard. Manager removed to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager replaced in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bus pans of raw chicken stored over open cases of unwashed raw vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cases of fortune cookies. And a bus pan of prepared onions in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bus pan of raw chicken over bus pan of raw fish in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ice on floor at wait station.
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed spoons stored not inverted and in splash zone of handsink at wait station. Manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket missing from freezer walk-in and ice freezing door shut. Ice buildup around door and on floor on walk-in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon for rice stored in standing room temperature water at buffet. Suggested to operator that a small crockpot maintaining water at 135F or above with a lid would be a solution for the spoon. Manager removed water and spoon from service. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on exterior of microwave at cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-11-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed walk-in freezer with no working light, door and floor freezing up and ice forming at exit due to missing gasket causing unsafe conditions.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
41
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of apple juice in drink ice at waitstaff station. Removed container and removed Ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Operator removed hose attachment **Corrected On-Site**
29-46-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked noodles on walk-in cooler. Moved raw foods down. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed wasabi,green shallots,won ton noodles not protected by cover or under sneeze guard at buffet. Added lids **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed door to walk-in freezer not tightly close able. Gasket broken and missing, ice forming on floor and walls.
36-51-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on buffet not inverted or under sneeze guard. Operator removed extra plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing room temperature water at buffet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell not turned on and food debris floating on surface of water. Operator turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on shelving at dry storage area. Observed old food debris caked on can opener holder at back prep table.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice uncovered and on the floor at wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light on walk on freezer.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King Buffet on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at King Buffet.
How does King Buffet compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
King Buffet most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has King Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at King Buffet have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at King Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is King Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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