CHINA KING
11786 US 301, Dade City FL 33525 · 352.437.5988
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Bulging cans present. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 3 cans bulging on storage shelf stored next to other cans. Operator separated for reimbursement. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bulging cans present. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 3 cans bulging on storage shelf stored next to other cans. Operator separated for reimbursement. See stop sale.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for chlorine sanitizer. Inspector provided.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles are not made of smooth and easily cleanable material.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 3 cans bulging on storage shelf stored next to other cans. Operator separated for reimbursement. Issued stop sale.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over produce in walk in cooler.
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. Provided form to facility.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in storage area, operator turned on valve to hot water. Hot water 90F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on gaskets in 2- door reach in cooler on cook line.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed in kitchen.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator using Togo bags throughout coolers throughout kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is using chlorine for sanitizer and has quaternary test strips.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on floor of walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in cooler.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above container of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Table- Fresh garlic and oil (78F-Cold Holding). Per Manager food item stored on table less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed item stored at room temperature. Manager add ice to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large rice cooker lid stored in Employees handwashing in kitchen. Manager removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt. Manager removed during inspection.
Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cabbage in walk-in cooler, chicken moved to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in hand sink in prep area
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. One employee certificate expired
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on table next to fryers
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and wallet on shelf above prep coolers
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice and salt bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Metal oyster sauce containers reused as rice scoops and storage containers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing n standing water at triple sink, moved to running water. Frozen dumplings thawing at room temperature on speed rack, moved to cooler
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed medication, cleaned and sanitized area.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. Three 5lb cans of hoisin sauce are dented at seams.
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from the wok grill
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler items cooked more than 24 hours ago. a. Two containers of fried chicken b. Cooked pasta c. In-house shrimp egg rolls
Spray bottle hanging on side of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. Three 5lb cans of hoisin sauce are dented at seams.
Employee personal food fish not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator segregated and labeled fish.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler on cooks line across from wok grill.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Multiple sheet pans of raw chicken not covered in walk-in freezer. Walk-in cooler a. Shrimp egg rolls b. Two containers of fried chicken Bag of cornstarch is open on shelf in dry-storage area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in containers on bottom shelf of table in dry-storage area not labeled.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of Pepto Bismol in reach in cooler. Manager removed.
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. Emailed copy to owner
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup inside of make line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was blocked by equipment by three compartment sink. Manager removed
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. Employee signed agreement
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot and cold water turned off at sink in dry storage. Manager turned on
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed container of baby fish in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed and moved to employee refrigerator
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
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