LION KING CHINESE RESTAURANT
1751 NE PINE ISLAND ROAD #C, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 646.520.6398
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach beside 3 compartment sink. The manager discarded, cleaned and sanitized area beside 3 compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded cracked eggs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, pork and chicken not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection 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. Observed raw chicken wings above pork in reach-in cooler in kitchen across from deep frier. The manager moved raw chicken wings under the pork in 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 pork and egg rolls not date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerator in dining area soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over container of onions in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, egg rolls and pork not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door handles soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of cabbage on floor in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerator in dining area soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in dining area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jan 15, 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 or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the unwashed produce to another shelf in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, egg rolls and chicken not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in and walk-in freezer doors soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed white duct tape used on reach-in cooler across from cook line doors.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers of rice and flour not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used on reach-in cooler for gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler. The operator moved the ready to eat chicken to top shelf in walk-in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in prep sink beside hand washing sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, chicken and egg rolls not date marked.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach beside 3 compartment sink. The manager discarded, cleaned and sanitized area beside 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
Oct 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 45F.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager is moving all raw products into walk-in cooler. Observed sprouts out at room temperature. The cook moved sprouts into walk-in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by rice cooker top.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 45F.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.