King China Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, King China Buffet has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Greenacres restaurant scores 76. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 at sushi bar wiped face with hand and without washing hands employee handled pan of cooked pork, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Employee wiped face with hand and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled container of raw chicken without washing hands employee handled cooked chicken on cooling rack, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Employee handled trash can and without washing hands employee handled container of cooked rice, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 9 small live flying insects landing on clean and sanitized dishes and walls, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Approximately 2 live flies in kitchen landing on trash can, discussed with operator to eliminate flies and clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw pork stored above non commercially packaged cooked ribs, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Inside walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw pork stored above non commercially packaged cooked ribs, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside walk in cooler raw pork stored on metal wire shelf above bucket of sauce, raw fish stored above cooked shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: In walk in cooler raw fish stored directly above bucket of sauce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on table fried chicken (125F - Cooling) at 3:00 since 2:30 to 118F at 3:30, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. In walk in cooler portioned raw chicken (54F - Cooling) at 2:40 since 2:00 to 54F at 3:00, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Seasoned raw shrimp (61F - Cooling) at 1:20 since 12:20 to 61F at 1:35, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours discussed with operator who moved product to shallow pan and removed plastic wrap to allow for adequate air flow cooling. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
43
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
15
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped chicken on floor and picked it up to throw away after wiped hands on cloth then grabbed a container of butter. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Employee grabbed visibly soiled pan with food debris from floor and put in the sink then removed chicken wings from deep fryer without washing hands. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In reach in freezer at cook line card board boxes used to store pork wontons, egg rolls, and imitation krab. Operator removed from card board and place in metal pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler card board boxes used to store washed and cut onions. Operator removed onions from box and placed in metal pan. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken In small metal pan stored over box of French fries operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: In reach in freezer non commercially packaged raw tuna in plastic wrap stored above bags of French fries. Operator corrected storage **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bean sprouts and cut cabbage. Operator corrected storage. In reach in cooler at sushi bar container of masago ( raw fish eggs) stored over cream cheese. Operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: In walk in cooler raw pork stored over imitation Krab salad operator corrected storage of products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler chicken wings (48F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:15 since 12:00 to 49F at 2:45. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved chicken wings to walk in cooler. In walk in cooler large bin of marinated raw pork (53F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:35 since 12:00 to 51F at 3:05 at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator removed plastic wrap and placed bin in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler chicken wings (47F - Ambient Cooling) at 1:25 since 12:30 to 47F at 1:45, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. operator moved chicken wings to walk in freezer to rapid chill **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen on top of reach in freezer a mounted cutting board with food and slime substance buildup. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen on top of reach in freezer a mounted cutting board with food and slime substance buildup. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
45
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In kitchen on table non food grade paper used to line pans of fried chicken to absorb extra oil operator removed paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped chicken on floor and picked it up to throw away after wiped hands on cloth then grabbed a container of butter. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
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 placed used customer dishes into sink and without washing hands grabbed a clean pan to put chicken into. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In server expo station bottle of bleach stored next to single service packets of sugar. Operator removed bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At buffet line breaded chicken, cooked rice noodles, cooked mixed veggies, cooked bean sprouts, cooked shrimp, teriyaki chicken, cooked lo mein noodles, cooked veggie egg rolls, cooked broccoli, cooked eggs, marked at 11:00 on Time is a public health control form not discarded at 3:15 see stop sale. **Warning**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At buffet line breaded chicken, cooked rice noodles, cooked mixed veggies, cooked bean sprouts, cooked shrimp, teriyaki chicken, cooked lo mein noodles, cooked veggie egg rolls, cooked broccoli, cooked eggs, marked at 11:00 on Time is a public health control form not discarded at 3:15 see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen in flip top cooler boneless ribs (47F - Cold Holding); diced pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs pooled (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (46F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and in flip top for approximately 3 hours operator moved products to walk in cooler to chill. In kitchen on table butter (78F - Cold Holding) per operator butter not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature for approximately 3 hours. Discussed cold holding with operator who moved product to walk in freezer. In kitchen on table cut cabbage (78F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out at room temperature for approximately 2 hours operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bean sprouts and cut cabbage. Operator corrected storage. In reach in cooler at sushi bar container of masago ( raw fish eggs) stored over cream cheese. Operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken In small metal pan stored over box of French fries operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In reach in freezer at cook line card board boxes used to store pork wontons, egg rolls, and imitation krab. Operator removed from card board and place in metal pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler chicken wings (48F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:15 since 12:00 to 49F at 2:45. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved chicken wings to walk in cooler. In walk in cooler large bin of marinated raw pork (53F - Ambient Cooling) at 2:35 since 12:00 to 51F at 3:05 at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator removed plastic wrap and placed bin in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen on top of reach in freezer a mounted cutting board with food and slime substance buildup. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen at dishwashing area no paper towels operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked corn and cooked shrimp. Operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom all stalls have trash cans with no covers discussed with operator to replace. **Warning**
32-12-5
15
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer - imitation Krab stored in non food grade cardboard box- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator stored properly.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter- cut cabbage (78F- cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At flip top cooler at cookline- cooked pork (52F - cold holding ); pooled raw shell eggs (55F - cold holding); carrots and peas (48F - Cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator moved to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Flip top Cooler at cookline; Baby corn (47F - cold Holding) food not prepared or portioned today food out of temperature overnight, operator discarded. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over prep counter with meat grinder- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
70
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter- cut cabbage (78F- cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At flip top cooler at cookline- cooked pork (52F - cold holding ); pooled raw shell eggs (55F - cold holding); carrots and peas (48F - Cold holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator moved to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At dinning room storage area- raw ground pork not commercially packaged stored over raw - operator removed and stored properly. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At sushi station- raw salmon stored over pre made pizza- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over cooked crawfish- operator stored properly. At sushi station reach in freezer raw salmon not commercially packaged over pepperoni- operator stored properly. **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. At prep area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to prepare food without washing their hands- educates operator employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer - imitation Krab stored in non food grade cardboard box- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi station- non food grade paper towels used to line container- in contact with salmon- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time procedures for hot and cold food on buffet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cook-line; handwashing sink blocked by pan, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over prep counter with meat grinder- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of plaintains stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -walk-in Cooler; bowl in bucket of onion. -Dry Storage; plastic quart in containers of rice and sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At sushi station - in use avocados with stickers attached - educated operator- employee removed stickers and washed properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
22
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken above sauce at walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pork 66°, beef 48°, chicken 48°, shrimp 47° , noodles 51°, dumplings 51° in flip top reach in cooler , fresh garlic in oil 66° at cook line , per manager food being held less than four hours. Manager time marked food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...pouring water in bucket at server station . Employee moved . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...solid paper towel dispensers at all handwashing sink at the establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
61
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in rear walk-in cooler, multiple violations: 1. Raw pork over ready to eat sauces. 2. Raw chicken over raw vegetables. 3. Raw shell eggs above raw vegetables.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold sushi rice with time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed throughout the kitchen a lack of labeling.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple walls by dishroom with grease buildup.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple cases of chicken and pork sitting out thawing at room temperature. Operator returned to refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on counters and walls.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in service station, plastic jugs of juice.
08B-38-4
52
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork roast hot holding at 127°F. Operator returned to oven to bring to 135°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener soiled with food build up. Operator removed to dishroom to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items more than 24 hours not marked. Prepared Chicken, Marinated beef, prepared wings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 5 sealed plastic bags of Krab meat thawing on prep shelf at 51°F. Operator placed back in walk-in for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed on front of cooler doors at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda and beverage bottles stored on floor by server station.
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King China Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King China Buffet on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King China Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at King China Buffet.
How does King China Buffet compare to other restaurants in Greenacres?
King China Buffet most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Greenacres average of 76.
Has King China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at King China Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at King China Buffet 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 King China Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King China Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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