CHICKEN KING

dba RUSTIC CHICKEN LLC

About this restaurant

Chicken King is a seating restaurant located at 2420 N Florida Ave in Hernando with 60 seats, operated by Rustic Chicken LLC. The restaurant is known for comfort food offerings, particularly fried chicken and chicken and dumplings, described as homestyle meals. According to available sources, Chicken King was recognized as a Neighborhood Favorite in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
2420 N FLORIDA AVE
HERNANDO, FL 34442
Phone
352-302-1122
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Hardee (code 25)
Seating
60 seats

License

License Number
SEA1900203
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Mar 24, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 26, 2026
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13658527 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 24, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01 ×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V07
No bare hand contact
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 13581726 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 21, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V38
Waste properly disposed
Improper waste disposal or recycling
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10910334 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food