CHINA KING
9590 SW HWY 200, STE 9, Ocala FL 34481 · 352-873-8828
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live squirrel on top of air duct above dry storage closet in back of kitchen next to back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026026702 | Feb 4, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live squirrel on top of air duct above dry storage closet in back of kitchen next to back door.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed five rodent droppings on floor in dry storage room, where canned goods and single service items are stored. Dry storage room is located in back of kitchen next to back door. Observed two rodent droppings on floor beneath reach-in freezer outside of dry storage room in back of kitchen.
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. Chicken and egg rolls stored on cook line. Manager stated items placed out at 11:00 am. Manager added proper time marking to items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed steel wool during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One out of two employees missing employee food safety training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, beef and shrimp stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated items prepared on 2/2. Manager placed proper date mark on items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner on floor beneath front counter hand washing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour from container under prep table next to three compartment sink. Manager discarded bowl during inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf underneath kitchen prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on prep table next to rice warmers stored in standing water, 69F. Manager returned utensils to dish area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table across from cook line.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sauce in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager removed steel wool during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink across from back door. Manager provided towels during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice from container in back of kitchen. Manager removed bowl during inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from three compartment sink. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Manager removed during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Handle for crock pot on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Broccoli stored in old chicken box on cook line. Manager rewashed broccoli and placed broccoli in plastic container.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on prep table across from three compartment sink. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Prepared raw beef teriyaki stored over vegetables and French fries in reach in freezer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( flour ). Manager discarded bowls.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in freezer on cookline has torn gasket.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drinks stored on top of flip-top make table cooler. employees removed drinks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used curtain stored above single service trays. Manager discarded curtain.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( flour ). Manager removed scoop
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons used for rice to red in standing water at 80F
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House made Ice tea in reach in cooler in dining area had date made but no name and address of establishment, or product identification
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and wall behind stove soiled with oil and grease.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use milk container cut and used as a scoop. Cardboard box re-used for broccoli
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. aluminum single service trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted trays
Oct 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House made sweet tea stored in container in reach in cooler in front of front counter as a grab and go item with none of the required labeling.
Aug 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings cooked more than 24 hours earlier with no date mark. In walk-in-cooler
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. House made sweet tea stored in container in reach in cooler in front of front counter as a grab and go item with none of the required labeling.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( sugar ) from original container not labelled with name of contents. Manager labelled container
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and chopsticks in hand wash sink behind register
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on wall above cook line hand wash sink to hold equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water on floor in kitchen. Manager placed case of water on shelf.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exterior door does not have a self closing mechanism
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on cook line sheet of unsealed wood that is not smooth and easy to clean covered by a piece of plexiglass, used as a food contact surface.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection 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 being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Chicken being cooked at room temperature for one hour at 93F. Manager place Chicken in walk-in-cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at three-compartment sink blocked with stack of 5 gallon buckets. Manager moved buckets
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (flour). Manager removed and discarded bowl
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duck tape holding part of rice cooker in place. Manager removed duct tape.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on to of flip-top make table cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food ( flour ). Manager removed scoop from flour and placed to be washed
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door self closing mechanism disconnected.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood food contact surface on cook line no sealed and covered with clear plastic.
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