China King
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at China King stretching back to 2022. China King was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
China King scores about where you'd expect for a Venice restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and egg rolls not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
78
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Neng Li Zheng food manager certification expired 1/2/2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg rolls prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marking **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the back of the kitchen.
29-20-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer bottom interior has accumulation of blood residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Open shared dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at shared dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg rolls prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. The operator placed date marks on the egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 scoop handles for salt and sugar not stored above the food product in the dry storage area. The operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep area. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the entrance to the kitchen.
33-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing in standing water in the three compartment sink. The operator ran cold water over the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the unwashed cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed krab rangoon stored in non-food grade bags in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the food product. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler. door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops used for sugar and flour not stored with the handle above the food product. The operator removed the scoops from the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
64
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner stored next to chopsticks at front counter. Operator properly stored the spray cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat peas and carrots in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available for the handwash sink next to the three compartment sink. Operator filled the soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared raw beef held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. Operator placed a date sticker on the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put a hat on.**Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on doors of reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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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 Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China King?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China King.
How does China King compare to other restaurants in Venice?
China King most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 79.
Has China King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China King have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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