CHINA KING
1475 PALM COAST PKWY #106, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.447.8788
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 46F; ( - Cold Holding) noodles had been sitting out. Placed in reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hands sign in bath room. Employee says they just renovated and ordered a new sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter covers soiled with grease build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over top raw beef in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked noodles on counter kept on time control per person in charge missing time mark.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. Discussed with person in charge.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed person come in from outside with gloves on then open walk in cooler. Addressed and he removed gloves and washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; Raw beef, chicken, shrimp 45F;; ( - Cold Holding. In walk in cooler;Shrimp 47F, raw beef 45, raw ribs 45F. Per person in charge temperature because cooler was open for a while when they recieved food
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on eggs. Person in charge time stamped. I filled out and emailed time control to owner.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed person washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Addressed and person washed hands in hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not dated; Cooked ribs, cooked chicken, cooked beef. Person in charge dated all food yesterday.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag and cardboard under cutting boards. Person in charge removed all.
Mar 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels lining egg rolls and eggs.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken marinating in sauce is a gray brute trash can.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer. Person in charge rearranged to chicken on bottom.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shell Eggs and egg rolls on top of non food grade paper towels. Raw chicken marinating in a gray brute trash can.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go containers used as scoops in shrimp, corn starch.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both reach in cooler are torn.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and Oil on floor, raw chicken in container on floor in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment is using a cut jug to scoop rice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Several wet rags under cutting boards. Person in charge removed all rags.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. You can barely read the hand washing sign at the sink next to back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both reach in cooler gaskets have black mold like substance on them.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen has tiles coming up exposing concrete.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusty.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Flour scoop handle is soiled. Person in charge removed.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Eggs lined with paper towels. Person in charge removed paper towels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over shrimp, raw chicken over clams. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on rice and egg rolls. Person in charge time stamped.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 7 people working and no food manager present.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Food in freezer out where customer are located is not locked.
Food stored on floor. Oil and soy sauce on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in make cooler on cook line. Person in charge replaced thermometer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry rice, sugar, flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer was 25ppm. Remade and at 75ppm.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken in large tub with handles in not food grade container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezers; Raw beef over ready to eat egg rolls. Raw pork over cooked pork. Raw chicken over shrimp. Person in charge moved all to store properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 46F; ( - Cold Holding) noodles had been sitting out. Placed in reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop chicken in reach in cooler. Pot without handles used to scoop in rice. Person in charge removed both.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Food in chest freezer in front not locked. Person in charge locked.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor under cookline. Person in charge moved oil to shelf.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several soiled wet wiping clothes in use. Person in charge removed all.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch dirty bowl then go to make table without washing his hands. Addressed immediately and person washed and placed gloves on.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over cooked onion rings and raw beef over scallops. Person in charge moved all to store properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pot used to scoop dry rice. Cup used to scoop cooked rice. Person in charge removed.
Exterior door opens to the outside. Back door is opened. Person in charge closed back door.
Food stored on floor. Under cook line 2 five gallons of oil on floor. In walk in cooler; onions, soy on floor. Person in charge moved all to store properly.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease dripping from hood system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood are soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand washing sink is leaking.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop face down. Person in charge hung to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.