CHINA KING

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered in tall freezer in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: Food not covered Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf 2 #10 cans soy sauce, and 1 # 10 can of hoisin sauce observed with severely dented rims.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population. Observed employee touching RTE food with bare hands. Educated employee of proper procedures. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile broken/cracked above triple sink.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container with no handle submerged in flour.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Food not covered in tall stand up freezer in back area by exit. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the back was blocked by several 5-gallon buckets. Operator moved buckets.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator signed one during visit. Provided copies in Chinese and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the back.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator repaired handle during the visit, restoring hot water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two buckets of sauce were stored on the floor near the back door. Operator placed on table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Chinese poster to Operator Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered in the tall freezer in the storage room by the back door. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken was stored directly above fried chicken in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw product to the bottom shelf for proper storage hierarchy. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Large bowl of rice on prep counter at 122F. Operator stated it was less than four hours and removed to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the brown rice cooker.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces stored directly on the floor by the back door.

Basic - Stored food not covered in the tall freezer by the back door.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths were stored on the back prep table not in sanitizer solution.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw pork. Operator switched to food grade container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats not date marked in reach in freezer near back kitchen exit.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken and precooked shrimp not date marked.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop by white rice cookers was in water measuring 86F.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground pork was stored directly above cooked chicken, raw chicken was stored above cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved items to proper storage hierarchy. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded chicken in the reach-in cooler (60F - Cold Holding); egg roll in the reach-in cooler (60F - Cold Holding); lo mein in the reach-in cooler (75F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken in the reach-in cooler (75F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food had just been prepared this morning, but less than four hours prior. Operator moved all items to reach-in cooler for rapid chilling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladle was in the sink by the chicken cooker.

Intermediate - Spray bottle labeled "Windex" contained a clear liquid. Employee stated it may contain water. Bottle was discarded.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles observed on all reach-in coolers and tall freezers.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat from 11-9-22, 10-26-22, 5-7-21, 11-13-21. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor throughout the back of the house and in the walk-in cooler. After discussing importance of storing food off of the floor, Operator began moving product off the floor.. Repeat from 11-9-22 Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Trash bin containing uncooked white rice contained a saucepan stored inside with the handle touching the product.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in all reach-in freezers, tall freezer and walk-in cooler. Repeat from 10-6-21, 5-7-21, 10-13-21,4-5-22, 11-9-22.. Operator began covering food with plastic wrap. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. This is a repeat violation from 10/26/2022, 5/7/2021 and 10/13/2021 and 4/5/2022. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk-in cooler floor and on floor in multiple locations in kitchen. Operator began putting buckets on containers to bring off of the floor. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign on the bathroom stating only restroom is for employee use only. Spoke with operator about need to allow public customer access to restroom, operator removed sign after explanation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered in far back reach-in freezer. This is a repeat violation from 10/26/202, 5/7/2021 and 10/13/2021 and 4/5/2022. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, cornstarch and sugar near dishwashing area not labeled with common name.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located next to water heater at back of kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. This is a repeat violation from 5/7/2021 and 10/13/2021 and 4/5/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered in back freezer. This is a repeat violation from 5/7/2021 and 10/13/2021 and 4/5/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. This is a repeat violation from 5/7/2021 and 10/13/2021. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in back of kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 10/13/2021. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended