China King
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited China King 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which China King's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm); person in charge added more chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. educated person in charge on handwashing procedures, and email person in charge a copy of the handout in English in Chinese person in charge washed hands with soap. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over soy and sweet and sour sauce. Person in charge removed chicken . Emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage handout in English and Chinese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pork thawing with not date on it when it was pulled from the freezer. Person in charge stated it was pulled today and date. Mark did accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on cooks line reach in cooler door handles soiled with food and grease. Person in charge cleaned doors. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed in walk-in cooler Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauces. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
39
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed on cutting boards black mold like substance. Person in charge discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
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.printed a copy of the handout. All employees read and signed . **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. served: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic Observed: Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); Person in charge add more chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine retested 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over soy sauce . Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upright reach in cooler garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (47F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (53F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (51F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge stated all food product had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 3.5 hours. Person in charge placed all in walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Observed on cooks line chicken wings (124F - Hot Holding)educated Person in charge on hot holding . Person in charge placed in fryer to reheat. chicken wings 2:55pm start time 3:10pm end time (179F - Reheating)**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. served: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic Observed: Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line. Person in charge placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
14-69-4
37
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout entire kitchen area in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed entire kitchen area ceiling not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance on Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. Observed hood vents soiled with grease over wok station and fryer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over washed cut vegetables. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed washed cut vegetables. Observed in Reach in cooler raw Chicken over Cooked Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Beef over cooked Noodle. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy of the handout in Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area Handwashing sink has soiled dishes in the sink. Person in charge removed and washed sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed entire kitchen area ceiling not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance on Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. Observed hood vents soiled with grease over wok station and fryer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
64
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell Eggs over cooked noodles. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building.
35B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed entire kitchen area ceiling not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance on Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. Observed hood vents soiled with grease over wok station and fryer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Printed a copy for Person in charge
11-27-4
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. Printed a copy for Person in charge
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler Chicken and Pork not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 2/14/23 and date marked both items accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed entire kitchen area ceiling not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance on Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. Observed hood vents soiled with grease over wok station and fryer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed entire kitchen area ceiling not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance on Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout entire kitchen area. Observed hood vents soiled with grease over wok station and fryer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at rear entrance in west end of the building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China King on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China King?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at China King.
How does China King compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
China King most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has China King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China King have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China 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 China King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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