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CHINA KING

2870 DAVID WALKER DR, Eustis FL 32726

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4502401
Grade history
APR 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used to line sweet and sour chicken containers. Operator removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with pans. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by dish washing area.
Basic/36-34-5
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee water bottle on prep table.
Basic/12B-02-4
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. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Upright white reach in freezer gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line. Upright white reach in freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in dry storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in freezer. Operator removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. In flour container. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil at cook line. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior white upright freezer at front counter. Reach in cooler and white reach in freezer at cook line. Hand washing sink at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Reach in freezer cook line
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery and greens over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked eggrolls on top of raw beef in reach in cooler. Raw ribs over cooked pork in walk in freezer. Operator remove Operator removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Above dry storage
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in dining area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fryer soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on floor outside walk in cooler. Case of soda on floor at front counter. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above prep table in the kitchen
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area. Fan guard in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Reach in coolers in the kitchen
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - prepared general chicken and egg rolls stored in used raw chicken boxes. Operator remove from boxes and place in tubs.
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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 stored over raw beef in Frigidaire freezer in back area.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of rice hot holding units. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. - Buckets of sauce stored in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. - 1 light fixture.
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-indoor door gasket -exterior of Frigidaire freezer on front line. -exterior of fryers.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Frigidaire freezer on front line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - bbq beef on a stick
High priority/14-31-5
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - krab Rangoon stored in cardboard box in white freezer refrigerator. - egg rolls stored in cardboard box in reach in cooler.
High priority/14-15-4/Repeat Violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime - white cutting board on line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Employee eating while preparing food. - employee eating while cooking.
Basic/12B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door open during inspection.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil next to white freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cools line.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. - 3 light light fixtures
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets on cooks line reach in cooler. - exterior of bulk food containers.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls at 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - frozen dumplings store in white freezer across 3 compartment sink.
High priority/14-31-5
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - crab Rangoon stored in cardboard box in reach in freezer across the fryers.
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw beef over stored ready to eat chicken and shrimp in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on table at entry to kitchen area
High priority/41-10-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryer and baskets - inter of rice hot holding unit. - white cutting board on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 2 drinks on prep table next to cooks line.
Basic/12B-07-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open during the time of inspection
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. - Cooking oil stored next to white standup freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. - 2 light fixtures in kitchen area.
Basic/36-62-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cold holding unit on cooks line
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk rice
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Garlic in oil 73°, Raw shell eggs 50°. Operator placed cooler for quick cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored on front counter - rubbing alcohol stored on front counter. - spray can stored next Togo utensils under front counter.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets. -white cutting board on cooks line - storage bin for potato starch, flour - Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bulk rice, sugar
Basic/14-01-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook preparing food
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.
Basic/35B-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/22-16-4

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.