Lehigh Acres, Lee County

CHINA KING

1468 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Mar 19, 2026
City
Lehigh Acres
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 24453935

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of lens cleaner above reach-in cooler across from cook line. The lens cleaner was removed from above reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24453937

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

36-34-5

Detail 24453941

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-02-4

Detail 24453938

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24453936

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 24453940

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

14-17-4

Detail 24453939

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

16-37-1

Detail 24155939

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24155941

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab rangoons in the walk in cooler made over 24 hours ago according to the owner not date marked,

12B-02-4

Detail 24155943

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cup of hot tea on cook line above the make table by the wok station.

14-11-5

Detail 24155938

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside of walk in cooler door peeling on the bottom.

36-73-4

Detail 24155935

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed perimeter of kitchen soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24155936

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off the sauce cart on the cook line.

14-36-5

Detail 24155937

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation inside the stand up reach in freezer next to the hand sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24155940

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in and walk in door gaskets soiled with food debris and black substance. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24155944

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24155942

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen wall by the rear exit in the kitchen soiled with grease like substance and food splatter. Repeat Violation

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 23610999

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. Observed operator does not have clean up form available, emailed form Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23610992

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. Observed no signed copy of employee reporting form, emailed form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 23610996

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles not in missing above walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23610993

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents and light shields soiled with build up dust, food debris and grease like substance. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23610994

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed perimeter of floor in kitchen soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 23610998

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation in the stand up reach in freezer next to the hand sink in the kitchen.

51-13-4

Detail 23610995

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted, emailed form Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105 Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23611001

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in and walk in door gaskets soiled with food debris.

14-17-4

Detail 23610997

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23611000

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around 3 compartment sink and on the back wall by the exit door.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 23363928

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed food in bulk storage bus tubs in the walk in not date marked.

23-24-4

Detail 23363931

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door handles. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23363932

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile above walk in cooler damaged.

36-34-5

Detail 23363930

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and light shields soiled with food debris/grease. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23363925

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris under equipment and prep table behind refrigerator units in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 23363926

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease on hood filters above the cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 23363933

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in the walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23363927

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23363929

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from plumbing under prep sink.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

05-08-4

Detail 22792075

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator has no thermometer to measure the temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed probe thermometer was not working at time of call back inspection. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22792073

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of grease on ceiling vents and tiles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed build up of grease on ceiling vents and tiles Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22792071

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease under and around fryers on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed build up of grease under and around fryers on cook line. Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22792072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22792076

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed food in walk in cooler not covered. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22792070

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22792074

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen areas. Time Extended

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 15

12A-16-4

Detail 22625363

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle telephone then begin working with food, stopped employee from touching food and educated on the importance of handwashing . Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22625354

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023. Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 22625353

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator has no thermometer to measure the temperature of food products. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22625359

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door handles. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22625362

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of grease on ceiling vents and tiles. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22625351

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverages on shelf above work top coolers. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22625365

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Employees put on hats. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22625360

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease under and around fryers on cook line. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22625358

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored at knee level on sauce rack. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22625357

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking sign posted emailed form Choking handout HR 5030-105. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22625356

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22625364

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves and fan guards. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22625352

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22625355

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22625361

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

14-01-5

Detail 22287156

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed empty #10 can used as a scoop in bulk rice container next to prep table by prep sink. Operator removed can. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22287160

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of dirt food debris on reach in cooler doors on cook line, and door handle and gaskets on reach in cooler door.

36-36-4

Detail 22287159

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above walk in cooler door.

36-34-5

Detail 22287164

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents above cook line soiled with food debris grease and dust. Repeat Violation

12B-04-4

Detail 22287157

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed un lidded employee beverage cup above prep sink.

23-03-4

Detail 22287161

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of grease on hood filters and side of BBQ oven on cook line. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22287163

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rust pitted. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22287158

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with build up of food debris and grease throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22287162

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on large can of rice in kitchen next to prep table.

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 22094100

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. observed no vacuum breaker present at hose Bibb next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22094096

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with build up of food debris and grease.

10-01-5

Detail 22094098

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of pan used to dispense rice from bulk container in contact with rice.

23-03-4

Detail 22094097

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on grease on hood filters backsplash and ansul system. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22094099

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with food debris.

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 21768967

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw meat. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 21768966

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to three compartment sink. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker on hose bibb. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21768968

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.

16-37-1

Detail 21768970

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

27-06-4

Detail 21768969

Intermediate - No hot running water on right side of three-compartment sink.

11-26-1

Detail 21768965

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.

53B-14-5

Detail 21768964

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.

14-01-5

Detail 21768972

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chopped cabbage. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21768971

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.

Sep 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 20483513

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walkin cooler

29-34-4

Detail 20483508

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

12B-07-4

Detail 20483512

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 20483509

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20483511

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20483515

Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 20483514

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Power drill used as mixer

06-01-5

Detail 20483516

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing in standing water Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20483510

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 20404004

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 20404003

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20404005

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20404002

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-05: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses Time Extended

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20402493

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 65°F , chicken 69°F in walkin cooler for two hours per operator . Repair company coming today per operator Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Chicken wings, rice noodles, etc in walkin cooler 67°F-70°F. Product in cooler over 5 hours per operator. Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 20402488

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 20402490

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils Time Extended

12B-12-5

Detail 20402492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20402489

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor across from three compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Food on floor across from three compartment sink Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20402491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Time Extended

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20401864

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 65°F , chicken 69°F in walkin cooler for two hours per operator . Repair company coming today per operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20401861

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20401869

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in flour bin Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20401866

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20401863

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20401862

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20401867

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20401868

Basic - Food stored on floor across from three compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20401865

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning