Chicken King in Hernando
Last inspected:
2420 N Florida Ave, Hernando, FL 34442Chicken King in Hernando has accumulated 278 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $1,120 fine. Repeated violations for food contact surfaces, single-use items, and hand-washing compliance have triggered multiple administrative complaints and extension-pending callbacks, particularly between 2023 and 2024.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chicken King in Hernando: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg
4.18
violations / inspection
4.18 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Citrus County Avg
0.34
closures / facility
0.34 county average
Chicken King in Hernando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $1,120.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023072537 | $1,120.00 | Oct 17, 2023 | Orlando |
Chicken King in Hernando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections33 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections46 violations · 26 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chicken King in Hernando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chicken King in Hernando last inspected?
- Chicken King in Hernando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Chicken King in Hernando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chicken King in Hernando are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Chicken King in Hernando had?
- Chicken King in Hernando has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chicken King in Hernando find?
- Chicken King in Hernando was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Chicken King in Hernando ever been shut down?
- No, Chicken King in Hernando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chicken King in Hernando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chicken King in Hernando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,120.00 in fines.
- How much has Chicken King in Hernando been fined?
- Chicken King in Hernando has been fined a total of $1,120.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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