China King
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, China King has eight inspections in the public record. China King was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Oldsmar facility scores 82, putting China King on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed produce. Operator rearranged cooler to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and then touched a raw piece of of chicken. Discussed proper hand washing.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menus used to line the bottom of container holding fried chicken. Discussed the need to only line food containers with items approved for food contact.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (70F - held on counter, second temp at 2:40pm 43F cooling); fried chicken (69F - held on counter, second temperature at 2:40pm 43F cooling); fried won ton (75F - held on counter, second temperature 49F cooling); (75F); egg roll (165F - Hot Holding). All foods were out of temperature for less than 3 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Undershelf of prep table.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on clean prep table. Beverages were relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employee removed cell phone
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - lettuce, chicken broccoli **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
41
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in small white sink in back of kitchen at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food items in walk in not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in bulk flour at time of inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on shelf over prep table with raw pork underneath.
12B-07-4
58
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (45F - Cold Holding, second temp at 3:50 pm 43F cooling); Pork (44F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F cold hold at 3:50pm); Pork (45F - Cold Holding, second temperature 41F cold holding at 3:50pm)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Discussed the importance of of keeping employees beverages separate from clean equipment and food for the establishment. Operator moved beverage to gain compliance
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp, chicken pork, operator covered foods during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
64
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork, raw shrimp, raw steak over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and egg rolls in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two white storage tubs.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for portioning in various containers in kitchen.
14-01-5
55
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - -Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -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. Ai expired training on 5/01/23 - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China King on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China King?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China King.
How does China King compare to other restaurants in Oldsmar?
China King most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Oldsmar average of 82.
Has China King's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China King have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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