New King Buffet USA
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, New King Buffet USA has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no written procedures available for use”, which has been cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palmetto restaurant scores 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags in contact with multiple freezer items. Operator removed them no placed them in food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef on the top of their make table with ready to eat krab stored underneath. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked dumplings in their reach in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the hot buffet: Chicken (113F - Hot Holding); Pork (105F - Hot Holding); Fish (110F - Hot Holding); Beef (115F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator took the products back to reheat then added more water and turned up the temperature of the steam tables. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of drain cleaner stored on top of a box of oil. Operator removed the drain cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the cook line sink with a lid blocking it. Operator removed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for their 4hr sushi. Emailed the operator a copy of the plans and went over how to fill them out. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food items stored in the walk in cooler not labored or separately. Operator moved some. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple dry goods. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe their boxes of chicken stored on a metal pan on the floor of the walk in cooler. Instructed the operators about the 6 inches rule. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed tools and other maintenance equipment steroid above their prep table and dry storage area. Instructed operator to keep all items of that nature stored separately. **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go boxes not inverted in the line. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
30
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen breaded chicken stored in direct contact with to go bag in reach in chest freezer in Kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour and Corn Starch stored in soiled containers under prep counter in kitchen.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf above bananas at front soda counter. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Operator was emailed a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Operator was given copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan at time of inspection. Operator was emailed copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator put container on shelf. Observed Container of Shrimp on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed container on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line in front of oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door without self-closing door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor near cook line. Operator placed sanitizer bucket on top of empty bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
39
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of nexus and advil stored on shelf above food prep table. Owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Observed some employees with no written plan. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for time as public health plan. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior kitchen door with no self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed can of tools and hand drill on food prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
61
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available for sushi rice. Inspector will email plan. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Has no written plan yet. Inspector will email. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 some employees with no written plan in place. Inspector emailed form. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed some employees with no written plan in place. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed owners working on door closer. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
78
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Owner removed dented cans from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. Owner set up 3 part sink to sanitize dishes until machine can be fixed. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut potatoes. Owner moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 some employees with no written plan in place. Inspector emailed form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available for sushi rice. Inspector will email plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on single door flip top.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dry storage and walk in cooler shelves soiled and slightly pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
45
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); Salmon (58F - Cold Holding) stored on the buffet line. Manager stated the items had been on the line for 2 hours. Manager placed Ice on the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in the dishwasher area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggs rolls and cooked chicken prepared on 12/18 with no date marks. Manager placed date marks on the items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at the hand washing sink next to the cook line shut off. Manager turn on the hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Several dry storage shelves in the kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Approximately 6 ceiling tiles in the kitchen showing damage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves in the back of the establishment rusted. Exterior of the stand up reach in cooler in the buffer area rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of soy sauce and 1 container of bananas stored on the floor in the kitchen. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all food containers in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls near the back exit and the exterior of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New King Buffet USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New King Buffet USA on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New King Buffet USA?
Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New King Buffet USA.
How does New King Buffet USA compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
New King Buffet USA most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has New King Buffet USA's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New King Buffet USA have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New King Buffet USA 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 New King Buffet USA inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New King Buffet USA is inspected around three times per year on average.
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