CHINA KING
6816 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.739.8818
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line chicken (86F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (84F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours and placed in walk-in cooler
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017002712 | Dec 21, 2016 | Jan 31, 2017 | $520 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw beef over soy sauce and wonton wraps. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw products. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line chicken (86F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (84F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours and placed in walk-in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed meat roasting oven soiled with oil and dried food product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Priority: Basic Observed on all reach in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in cooler, gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm); person in charge added more chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm)
Employee washed hands with no soap. educated person in charge on handwashing procedures, and email person in charge a copy of the handout in English in Chinese person in charge washed hands with soap.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over soy and sweet and sour sauce. Person in charge removed chicken. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage handout in English and Chinese.
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 in walk-in cooler cooked pork thawing with not date on it when it was pulled from the freezer. Person in charge stated it was pulled today and date. Mark did accordingly.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on cooks line reach in cooler door handles soiled with food and grease. Person in charge cleaned doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Observed in walk-in cooler Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauces. Person in charge removed.
Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed on cutting boards black mold like substance. Person in charge discarded cutting board.
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.printed a copy of the handout. All employees read and signed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. served: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Person in charge discarded.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic Observed: Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. served: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); Person in charge add more chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine retested 50ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over soy sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upright reach in cooler garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (47F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (53F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (51F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge stated all food product had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 3.5 hours. Person in charge placed all in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line chicken wings (124F - Hot Holding)educated Person in charge on hot holding. Person in charge placed in fryer to reheat. chicken wings 2:55pm start time 3:10pm end time (179F - Reheating)
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. served: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic Observed: Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line. Person in charge placed in sanitizer solution.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout entire kitchen area in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed entire kitchen area ceiling not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance on Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. Observed hood vents soiled with grease over wok station and fryer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over washed cut vegetables. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed washed cut vegetables. Observed in Reach in cooler raw Chicken over Cooked Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Beef over cooked Noodle. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Beef.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area Handwashing sink has soiled dishes in the sink. Person in charge removed and washed sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed entire kitchen area ceiling not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance on Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. Observed hood vents soiled with grease over wok station and fryer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell Eggs over cooked noodles. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed entire kitchen area ceiling not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance on Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. Observed hood vents soiled with grease over wok station and fryer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building.
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