CHINA KING

US 98;US 301
Florida, 33525
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10758742

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large rice cooker lid stored in Employees handwashing in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8749823

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on table next to fryers
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Metal oyster sauce containers reused as rice scoops and storage containers
  • 06-01-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in hand sink in prep area
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449087

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. Three 5lb cans of hoisin sauce are dented at seams.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food fish not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator segregated and labeled fish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures. Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler on cooks line across from wok grill.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - 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.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - 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.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed medication, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. Three 5lb cans of hoisin sauce are dented at seams.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from the wok grill
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on side of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364885

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of Pepto Bismol in reach in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup inside of make line
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was blocked by equipment by three compartment sink. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site