King House
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
61
Score
King House appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so King House trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Observed no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement document. Provided the document during inspection to be completed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on the exterior of flour containers. Operator cleaned the exterior of containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed soiled drain boards. Operator cleaned the drain boards. **Corrected On-Site**
16-15-4
61
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed raw chicken under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. Observed cooked chicken not time marked at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handles at multiple cold holding units. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with food grade plastic. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the raw chicken into a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Provided the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jan 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jul 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground pork over ready to eat ribs at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The establishment is using Time as a Public Health Control, however, could not find it at the establishment. Emailed operator the written procedure.
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 at egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King House on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King House?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at King House.
How does King House compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
King House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has King House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at King House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is King House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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