China King
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
China King, located at 4225 NW 107 Ave in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 19, 2026. This inspection resulted in one critical and three minor violations, including issues with employee personal item storage, a gap in an exterior door, and soiled reach-in cooler shelves. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its ten recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored in non food grade bag at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored in reach in cooler at cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under screen door at rear of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
22-16-4
74
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut cabbage at walk in cooler stored in a to go bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic measuring cup in handwashing sink at kitchen area next to ware washing area. Operator removed item.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line with deep cuts and not easily cleaned.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath screen door at rear kitchen exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at walk in freezer soiled. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
61
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container inside of the hand washing sink located next to the compartment sink. Employee removed plastic container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice containers not covered. Employee covered containers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked breaded chicken (55F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding) located at kitchen prep counters. As per manager, less than 1 hours. Manager placed food items back into reach in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with plastic container inside next to three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at cook-line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sweet and sour chicken not covered at walk-in cooler. Product was covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked breaded chicken (68F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (67F - Cold Holding) located at kitchen prep counters, less than 4 hours and no time marking written on food containers. Manager placed food items back into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle, stored in a container of cooked chicken located inside walk in cooler. Observed plastic deli cups with no handle, left in storage containers of cornstarch and sugar located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located at kitchen prep coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 83F located between handwash sink and rice cooker. Observed rice spoon/utensil stored in standing water at 84F located near top counter steam table unit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage container of cornstarch not labeled, located towards back kitchen area.
02D-01-5
67
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
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Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plsastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop located at soup containers at steamtable unit.
25-32-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside a container of flour, near mop sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located inside walk in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves located on shelving above prep coolers, used to store take-out containers and at shelves under prep counter.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles above walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken located outside, behind restaurant establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4
Basic - Exterior gate door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located towards back kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers of clear liquid shortening stored on floor near prep coolers at kitchen area.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water at 84F, next to rice warmer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located above kitchen cookline.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across from kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in garbage bags in the walk-in cooler. Observed different products in shopping bags in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Xiu Ju Zhao expired on 01-29-23.
53A-03-7
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
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large container of sugar. Observed in a container with breaded chicken. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the walk-in freezer door.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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 in a large container of sugar. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in water at a temperature of 79°F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed spring rolls and breaded chicken on the counter at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container of sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
39
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in water with a temperature of 83°F. The cook discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in a grocery bag in the walk-in freezer. The manager removed the item and put it a food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak over raw green peppers in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the item. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large container in the sink next to the triple sink.. The manager moved the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle in the restroom with a clear liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. The manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the preparation reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the preparation reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets.p torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several containers of cooking oil and soy sauce on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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