Fu King Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Fu King Chinese Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Fu King Chinese Restaurant squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Cutting board grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife rack soiled with food and dust accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry. Operator removed and hung. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cabbage cutter soiled with old food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Cutting board with deep cutting grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on floor in storage room. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Handle of scoop in contact with cornstarch. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and black mold-like substance.
23-03-4
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cabbage cutter soiled with old food debris. Black mold-like substance in ice machine bin. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Sauce lids soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Ice buildup in three reach-in freezers. Circular cutting board with deep cutting grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and black mold-like substance.. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water bottles in reach-in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
78
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Several items in nonfood-grade plastic containers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Carton of cigarettes on shelf above back prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Interior blades and chute of cabbage cutter. Knives and holder soiled with food debris, dust and grease. Sauce lids soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. Interior of reach-in freezer near back door. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. No documentation available that employees were informed of their responsibility to inform person-in-charge about their health related to Foodborne illnesses. Inspecter printed the Food Employee Reporting Agreement and each employee signed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Circular cutting board with deep cutting grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged cabbage overflowing shelf in walk-in cooler and contacting the floor. Manager rearranged bags to correct. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on multiple reach-in freezers and coolers throughout the store. Hood over cook-line soiled with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee milk in walk-in cooler on upper, non-segregated shelf with customer food. Employee moved drink to bottom, marked shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line: eggroll (50F - Cold Holding)operator stated during lunch he places eggrolls on the counter then after he places back in cooler. Inspector said to keep eggrolls at 41F in the cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of bamboo 1 can of mushrooms.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple items in the walk in cooler in plastic containers not made for food storage.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of chest reach in freezer by back door.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by prep sink. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken in container in reach in cooler with date mark 7/4. Operator stated and showed inspector that chicken is cooked then placed in the freezer with date mark it was cooked then taken out of freezer into reach in cooler, operator date marked with the day he took item out of freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee wrapping wontons in dining room. Dining room is closed to customers at this time.
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sugar bulk container cracked. Circle cutting board with deep cut marks.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 94F with spoons next to rice warmer. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the cooks line at the corners of counters with old food debris builds up.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle in reach in cooler above chicken. Operator placed on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug used as a scoop for the rice.
25-32-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fu King Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fu King Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fu King Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fu King Chinese Restaurant.
How does Fu King Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Fu King Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake City average of 80.
Has Fu King Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fu King Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fu King Chinese Restaurant 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 Fu King Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fu King Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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