Ching King
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
Ching King has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Ching King's latest score is in line with the Lake Mary average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over noodles in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - sauce buckets on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk sugar
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flours and sugar. Manager added labels **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
30
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked several items not dated in the walk in coor and the line coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink at the front counter has a tub in it **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In the freezer, cooler and prep **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Lights in the hood are our **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the grill and fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing labled in the walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corn starch bin **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 liter soda bottles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at the rear of restaurant (outside) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the fryers Hood filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Nov 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces in the walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 80°napa 80° placed on the table top Suggested to the operator that they use time to control the bean sprouts and other products held out
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items not dated in the walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corn starch
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is 90° at the rice cooker
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over the 3 compartment sink dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Freezer
08B-38-4
45
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: No manager certificate available Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ person in charge has a safe staff certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: No manager on duty 4 or more employees working **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Home made wooden "rack" for gen tso chicken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Item is present **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small white freezer on the line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ching King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ching King on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ching King?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ching King.
How does Ching King compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Ching King most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Ching King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ching King have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ching 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 Ching King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ching King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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