CHINA KING
2450 Laurel Road East
Venice, Florida, 34275
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the keys. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at shared dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open shared dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer bottom interior has accumulation of blood residue.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the back of the kitchen.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Neng Li Zheng food manager certification expired 1/2/2025.
- 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. Observed cooked egg rolls prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marking Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Observed scoop handles for salt and sugar not stored above the food product in the dry storage area. The operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area. The operator removed the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. The operator ran cold water over the chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed cooked egg rolls prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. The operator placed date marks on the egg rolls. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler. door handles.
- 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. Observed scoops used for sugar and flour not stored with the handle above the food product. The operator removed the scoops from the foods. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed krab rangoon stored in non-food grade bags in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the food product. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the unwashed cabbage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed scoops used for multiple food items stored on soiled container lids throughout the kitchen. The operator placed the scoops on the dish area for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with a black substance.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residues. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough syrup stored in the reach in cooler next to food for the public. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three dented cans of oyster sauce in the dry storage area. Observed three dented cans of soy sauce in the dry storage area. Observed a dented #10 can of ketchup in the dry storage area. The operator segregated the products for return. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed sweet potatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork in the reach in cooler at the front of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to single service wrapped straws at the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sinks in the kitchen blocked by a trash can and cooking equipment. The operator removed the obstructions making the handwashing sinks accessible. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).