What is China King Super Buffet's health inspection score?

China King Super Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 34 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was China King Super Buffet last inspected?

China King Super Buffet was last inspected on July 16, 2020. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China King Super Buffet have?

China King Super Buffet has 80 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China King Super Buffet safe to eat at?

China King Super Buffet has a safety score of 34/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does China King Super Buffet serve?

China King Super Buffet serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China King Super Buffet

Name: China King Super Buffet
Address: 2829 W NORTHWEST HWY #511, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 34

2829 W NORTHWEST HWY #511, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/16/2020

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0Poor

American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #365 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jul 16, 2020

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

13.3

Avg Violations

71 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-74

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-21 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 26/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (34/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Apr

Nov 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Dec

May 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

6 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Jul 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Jul 20

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 77

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty utensils, bowls, cutting boards
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label sanitizer bucket and spray bottles.
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed leaky pipes under sink near back door.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
No date marking observed
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed tongs in hand sink. Use for hand washing only.
DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed plywood and cardboard used as shelf liner
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
Observed several rodent droppings.
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Observed food uncovered.
DAL-9*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed stainless bucket used as ice scoop. Observed scoop with handle broken off.
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk dry food.
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty surfaces throughout. Dirty vent hood. Debris around soda machine.
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Walls need repair (RFP warped, wall broken near soda machine.
DAL-13*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash in womens restroom.
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign in mens restroom.

Base deductions−37 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 73

6 Med8 Basic

14 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed raw chicken 47 degrees F, eggroll 50 degrees F. Units 53 degrees F and 50 degrees F.
DAL-2*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site−5
Observed no time log or timer for keeping buffet out of temperature.
DAL-3*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw chicken, beef, and fish over RTE foods.
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed sanitizer 0 ppm
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottle with no label
DAL-6*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Observed no air gap (corrected on-site)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-7*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Observed cut/damaged containers
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
No pest control since last routine inspection when many cockroaches were observed.
DAL-9*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
WIC leaking water.
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk dry ingredient containers (flour, starch, sugar, etc)
DAL-11*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide trash with lid in womens restroom.
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Deep cleaning needed throughout kitchen
DAL-13*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
Provide trash for paper towels at front hand sink.
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign at back hand sink

Base deductions−46 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 71

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed RIC 49 degrees F, WIC 46 degrees F.
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed fish 130 degrees F. Must be 135 degrees F or time log kept.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade, dirty inside coolers
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottle and sanitizer bucket not labeled.
DAL-5*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
Observed leak under 3-comp sink. Must have 1-inch air gap under 3-comp sink and dish machine.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Observed broken thermometers.
DAL-7*31 No soap at handsink−2
Observed hand sink with no soap
DAL-8*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Observed cut and damaged food containers.
DAL-9*34 Pest Control−2
Observed cockroaches in can opener groove
DAL-10*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Observed uncovered food
DAL-11*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed scoop handle in product, using bowl as scoop.
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Deep cleaning needed throughout
DAL-13*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
Provide trash can near front hand sink.
DAL-14*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed damaged walls, ceiling tiles. Seal hand sink to wall.
DAL-15*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash in womens restroom.

Base deductions−45 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed severely dented can
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw crab over green beans, raw shrimp over noodles
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside RIC, dirty can opener.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed sponge in hand sink. Hand sink for hand washing only.
DAL-5*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Observed cardboard and plywood as shelf liners. Plastic wrap used to tie to shelf. Observed shopping bag used as direct food-contact.
DAL-6*34 Pest Control−2
Observed live cockroach
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food containers on floor in WIC
DAL-8*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed severely damaged prep table shelf, missing/damaged RIC handles, scoop with broken off handle.
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label dry bulk containers
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty WIF floor, dirty walls in kitchen.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall near floor under hand sink in kitchen, seal stainless equipment to wall in servers station.
DAL-12*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide cover for trash in womens' restroom.

Base deductions−33 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 77

4 Med8 Basic

12 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed rice noodle 46.2 degrees F, rice noodle 49.6 degrees F, and raw chicken 46.9 degrees F
DAL-2*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
Observed raw shrimp over watermelon, noodles, and cooked sausage. Observed raw crab over green beans.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside dry ingredient containers, dirty ice machine interior panel, and dirty can opener blade.
DAL-4*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
Observed employee wash hands without soap for 3 seconds

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM expired
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed hand wash sink used as wash sink for pitcher. Other hand sink used to soak food. Use for hand wash only.
DAL-7*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed cardboard used as shelf liner. Material must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label dry ingredient bulk containers with common name of food.
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty shelves, dirty outside of containers, dirty RIF floor.
DAL-10*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash for womens restroom.
DAL-11*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Observed dry ingredients with no lids.
DAL-12*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed bowl used as scoop, spoon kept in crab salad.

Base deductions−36 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
dented cans
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine and storage shelves.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace cracked plastic bins.
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover items in cooler units.
DAL-9*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use−2
DAL-10*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert coffee filters.
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-12*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean walls throughout. Clean floor under equipment.
DAL-13*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2

Base deductions−32 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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