Cafe Chung King
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Cafe Chung King has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately and about 15 violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Cafe Chung King's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratching face then continued working cook line.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over shrimp inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic utensils inside handwash sink. Operator removed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken over french fries in reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling food prep, then touching the garbage can, and continuing the food prep with no change of gloves/handwashing. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands on site. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed WC sanitizer at 300PPM+. Operator diluted it to around 100PPM onsite.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed near cook line. Operator placed paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at reach in cooler by front counter. (Beverage cooler)
22-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor at the back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exterior door inside restroom. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near the cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles is disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout establishment reach in coolers/freezers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed near cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with liquid/sauces in them and no labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment.
36-32-5
45
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cookline. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cookline. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage container where single service items are stored not organized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed storage container where single service items are stored not organized. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed storage container where single service items are stored not organized. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees not washing their hands in the kitchen handwashing sink, employee stated they wash their hands in the bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: At the time of the call back inspection operator washes their hands in the handwashing sink with low water pressure . **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of food containers with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of food containers with food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Kitchen handwashing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: At the time of the callback inspection observed handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink with low/slow pressure. **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: At the time of the callback inspection, observed new hot water heater installed. Only missing one more piece as per operator, it will be finished/installed by the end of today. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the bathroom outside door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the bathroom outside door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cookline. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of both reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed standing water in bottom of both reach-in-cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage container where single service items are stored not organized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed storage container where single service items are stored not organized. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in room temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed pork thawing in room temperature. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By kitchen handwashing sink, and prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By kitchen handwashing sink, and prep area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
35
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); bean spouts (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. As per operator, unit has been open all day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees not washing their hands in the kitchen handwashing sink, employee stated they wash their hands in the bathroom. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of food containers with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Kitchen handwashing sink. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Observed no hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Flour, corn starch and salt in containers with no name label. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the bathroom outside door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Kitchen handwashing sink and bathroom hand washing sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple crack containers in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of rice and sauces stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cookline. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of both reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage container where single service items are stored not organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By kitchen handwashing sink, and prep area. **Warning**
36-27-5
23
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed the cook take dirty containers to the sink and cardboard box outside and then went to prepare food without washing his hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the upright reach in cooler. The owner put the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed crockpot with honey garlic soiled.
22-02-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 88°F. The owner poured out the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different spices not labeled throughout the kitchen.
02D-01-5
39
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above bottled drinking water,located in the walk in cooler.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish fillets stored with sweet potato fries located in the reach in chest freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: brown rice ,as per operator about an hr ago (124F - Hot Holding) operator reheated to 176F for further hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the cookline.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm.,operator diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink no soap, employee corrected after acknowledging. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed canned sodas stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the unit by the ac .unit **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
30
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior soiled across from preparation table have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Reach-in cooler interior soiled across from preparation table have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cookline, across from three compartment sink and across from preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cookline, across from three compartment sink and across from preparation table. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded reach in coolers, preparation tables, fryers, sinks, stoves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded reach in coolers, preparation tables, fryers, sinks, stoves stored outside. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed container cracked in warewash storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Utensils in poor condition. Observed container cracked in warewash storage area. **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walking surfaces not maintained. Observed walk way covered in mud **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Walking surfaces not maintained. Observed walk way covered in mud **Time Extended**
33-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Wall soiled with accumulated debris in kitchen area **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. In front of reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Floor area covered with standing water. In front of reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated grease on cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Observed accumulated grease on cooking equipment. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bags of cooked beef surrounding bag of raw chicken. Operator separated raw chicken from cooked beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator noodles were placed in cooler approximately 2 days ago, egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding) were placed in cooler approximately 4 hours ago. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed commercially processed cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator noodles were placed in cooler approximately 2 days ago, butter (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator butter was placed in cooler approximately three hours ago, operator moved butter to reach in freezer for rapid chill, egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding) were placed in cooler approximately 4 hours ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (75F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (95F - Hot Holding) as per operator rice was prepared approximately 2 hours ago, chicken was cooked approximately 10 minutes ago operator moved. Chicken to reach in cooler to cool down. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee employed more than 2 months with no proof of food handler certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board across from cook line **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. In front of reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of diced ham on floor in walk in cooler. Operator lifted ham off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 handle touching sugar. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with temperature of 75F **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated grease on cooking equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior soiled across from preparation table have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cookline, across from three compartment sink and across from preparation table. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. Operator moved raw beef to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded reach in coolers, preparation tables, fryers, sinks, stoves **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed container cracked in warewash storage area. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Walking surfaces not maintained. Observed walk way covered in mud **Warning**
33-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris in kitchen area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label. Observed working containers of seasonings on stove top area with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
17
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Chung King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Chung King on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Chung King?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Cafe Chung King.
How does Cafe Chung King compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cafe Chung King most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cafe Chung King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Chung King have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Chung King means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafe Chung King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Chung King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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