KING CHEF
1833 N PINE ISLAND RD, PLANTATION, FL 33322
License #1620466
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →KING CHEF in PLANTATION currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 16 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 27, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease and food debris.
- [08B-38-4] Case of broccoli stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer solution.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hairnets and hats during inspection.
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Turned on during inspection.
- [32-26-6] Signage is not installed. In unisex bathroom.
- [12A-25-4] Employee touched hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees put on hats and proceeded to get clean lids to cover cooked food and clean containers to store foods without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, and dust. Small table under rice cooker across walk in cooler soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- [12A-08-4] Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water turned off at employees handwashing sink in kitchen resulting in employees using only cold water to washed hands.
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets.
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KING CHEF looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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