China King
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, China King has eight inspections in the public record. China King was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Dade City restaurant, which scores around 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over produce in walk in cooler.
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. Provided form to facility. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in storage area, operator turned on valve to hot water. Hot water 90F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed in kitchen.
33-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on gaskets in 2- door reach in cooler on cook line.
23-03-4
64
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator using Togo bags throughout coolers throughout kitchen.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is using chlorine for sanitizer and has quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
67
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
22-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers in hand sink in prep area
31A-09-4
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
53B-14-5
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
40-06-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on table next to fryers
14-45-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice and salt bin
10-01-5
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**
06-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Metal oyster sauce containers reused as rice scoops and storage containers
25-32-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line
22-16-4
35
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. Three 5lb cans of hoisin sauce are dented at seams.
01B-01-4
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**
41-07-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from the wok grill
22-02-4
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
02C-02-5
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**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. Three 5lb cans of hoisin sauce are dented at seams.
08B-20-4
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**
08B-49-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler on cooks line across from wok grill.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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.
02D-01-5
29
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of Pepto Bismol in reach in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup inside of make line
22-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
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. Employee signed agreement **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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**
27-16-4
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**
08B-49-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
47
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by three compartment sink blocked by trash can. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces and oil stored on floor. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over carrots. Observed raw chicken stored above carrots.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls with no dates or labels. Manager put labels on the egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handsink blocked by 2 - 5 gallon pickle buckets. Manager moved the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dumplings not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on the floor in the freezer.
08B-38-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China King on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China King?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China King.
How does China King compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
China King most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dade City average of 88.
Has China King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China King have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China King means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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