China King
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited China King nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which China King's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Frozen raw chicken stored over raw frozen beef at reach in freezer in prep area Raw beef and raw chicken stored over sauces in walk in cooler Raw chicken stored case of a case of peppers at walk in cooler Raw chicken
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken temping at 50F at cooks line,per operator was on counter less than 2 hours. Operator placed chicken in walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked with a cart **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in clear spray bottle by triple sink
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. At reach in cooler to the left of front counter
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch at dry storage
02D-01-5
50
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked pork stored in thank you bag at reach in cooler on cooks line,operator transferred into food grade container **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw pork stored over buckets of sauce in walk in cooler Bag
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in clear spray bottle hanging under wok station **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sinks in by triple sink blocked by cart **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in containers with flour and sugar at dry storage
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in glass reach in fridge at front counter
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Egg rolls,cut cabbage and pork stored on floor of walk in cooler Bag of cabbage stored on floor under wok station,operator moved
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. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar at dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf of reach in freezer
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls,cut cabbage,chicken and pork walk in cooler
08B-12-5
45
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Several items, raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef over containers of soy sauce in different parts of the of walk-in cooler. Operator had employee begin re-organizing cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to triple sink blocked by bowl of rice being prepared.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom at front counter.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Throughout kitchen, bowls found in containers of rice and flour. Advised operator, a scoop with handle was needed.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep table where food is packaged for take-out, and single service items are held.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several items in walk-in cooler. Containers of Raw chicken, raw chicken wings, peeled and washed onions, containers of soy sauce. On cook line, box of oil and container of soy sauce.
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers of flour in back storage area by exit door.
02D-01-5
61
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.several pans of food stored on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk containers not labeled - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored above cooked shrimp and chicken in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open soda can, and keys on prep table top **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Personal items stored on dry storage shelf by back door with food. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet sour chicken (44F - Cold Holding); bourbon chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding) manager states food is cooling from earlier
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer in refrigerator where chicken is stored
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in all bulk containers
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open soda can, and keys on prep table top **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.several pans of food stored on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans not stored inverted on shelf above chest freezers
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored above cooked shrimp and chicken in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk containers not labeled
02D-01-5
55
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork frozen in non food grade bag. Operator placed it in Food grade bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler, operator switched them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 food. Observed deli container in potato starch bin. Operator took out **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food containers in walk in cooler and frying oil directly on the floor. Operator moved on top of crates **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For refrigerator with freezer on top
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
55
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500 chlorine
41-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of beef in walk-in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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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 nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China King?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China King.
How does China King compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China King most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China King's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China King have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six 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 three times per year on average.
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