Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth
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4335 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth has experienced two emergency closures for roach activity in February 2016 and has averaged 8.5 violations per inspection across 23 inspections, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been subject to five disciplinary actions totaling $3,200 in fines. High-priority violations are recurring across the record, with employee health policy violations appearing in eight of the last six inspections alone, proper hand and arm washing violations cited in at least five recent inspections, and shell stock handling violations documented repeatedly. Additional high-priority findings include management awareness issues, time-as-control violations, and approved food source violations. Two inspections in 2024 and one in 2023 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, indicating formal enforcement escalation. The most recent inspection on October 23, 2025 documented 18 violations including high-priority employee health policy and hand washing violations, with disposition of inspection completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: February 24, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (2)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 11:09:00 | |
| Roach activity | 11:42:00 |
Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $3,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025004869 | $1,600.00 | Oct 16, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024018330 | $600.00 | Mar 5, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 2--2023057137 | $400.00 | Sep 25, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023016589 | $200.00 | Mar 2, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016010407 | $400.00 | Feb 25, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2016007724 | $400.00 | Feb 10, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 4 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth last inspected?
- Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth last shut down?
- Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth was last shut down on February 24, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth had?
- Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth find?
- Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on October 23, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- Yes, Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth been fined?
- Kingdom Buffet in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $3,600.00 across 6 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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