CHINA KING
1468 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33936 · 239-369-0267
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
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,
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside of walk in cooler door peeling on the bottom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed perimeter of kitchen soiled with food debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off the sauce cart on the cook line.
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.
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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
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.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles not in missing above walk in cooler.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed perimeter of floor in kitchen soiled with food debris.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted, emailed form Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in and walk in door gaskets soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
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, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile above walk in cooler damaged.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris under equipment and prep table behind refrigerator units in the kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease on hood filters above the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in the walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from plumbing under prep sink.
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator has no thermometer to measure the temperature of food products.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease under and around fryers on cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Feb 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 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 employee handle telephone then begin working with food, stopped employee from touching food and educated on the importance of handwashing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator has no thermometer to measure the temperature of food products.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverages on shelf above work top coolers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Employees put on hats.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease under and around fryers on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored at knee level on sauce rack.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking sign posted emailed form Choking handout HR 5030-105.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above walk in cooler door.
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.
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.
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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rust pitted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with build up of food debris and grease throughout kitchen area.
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.
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.