King Chef
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, King Chef has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. King Chef was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in prep cooler soiled inside th e inside
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed vegetables in reuse buckets of dried chicken seasoning
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers stored on the front counter area.
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area in the front, kitchen area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed cardboard box used as garbage container.
33-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans, bowls stored in dirty shelves.
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed wall ice floor soiled inside of the storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bottle of water store on the floor in the front counter area, observed cases of pork in the kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled, observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator food has been outside for an hour. Operator place food inside Walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed plastic buckets used to store food on kitchen floor. Operator removed buckets from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelf and three compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table in kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers soiled inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided a hair restraint to employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ham container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor and placed it inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior by Walk in cooler.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets. Also, observed grease on fan inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays boxes stored on front counter floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Operator placed towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on reach in cooler in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside cinnamon powder container in dry storage. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water at 90°F on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled aluminum container lids inside dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed honey chicken container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under cook line, and inside dry storage.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside dry storage and kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 90°F on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceilings throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior in front of cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler shelf. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays boxes stored on front counter floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Chef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King Chef on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King Chef?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at King Chef.
How does King Chef compare to other restaurants in Miami?
King Chef most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has King Chef's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at King Chef have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at King Chef 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 Chef inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King Chef is inspected around two times per year on average.
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