Lion King Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Lion King Chinese Restaurant has 14 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Lion King Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, pork and chicken not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
23-03-4
58
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings above pork in reach-in cooler in kitchen across from deep frier. The manager moved raw chicken wings under the pork in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and egg rolls not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
23-03-4
52
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerator in dining area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
May 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over container of onions in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, egg rolls and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of cabbage on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerator in dining area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in dining area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
52
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the unwashed produce to another shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, egg rolls and chicken not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk-in and walk-in freezer doors soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed white duct tape used on reach-in cooler across from cook line doors.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
50
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers of rice and flour not labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used on reach-in cooler for gaskets.
14-71-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
67
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler. The operator moved the ready to eat chicken to top shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in prep sink beside hand washing sink in kitchen.
12A-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 pork, chicken and egg rolls not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach beside 3 compartment sink. The manager discarded, cleaned and sanitized area beside 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
23-03-4
58
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 45F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
86
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
May 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags used in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Observed floor heavily soiled under prep tables and steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under prep table. Observed build up grease on hood filters and rice warmers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (63F - Cold Holding) under deep frier. The owner discarded pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags used in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand washing sink in front of 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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 pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Observed floor heavily soiled under prep tables and steam table. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-23-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under prep table. Observed build up grease on hood filters and rice warmers. **Warning**
23-03-4
27
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Aug 17, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed onions in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (72F - Cold Holding); pork (78F - Cold Holding); sprouts (73F - Cold Holding) on front counter beside cook line. The owner placed products into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented rusted cans of mushrooms and soy sauce. The owner discarded dented and rusted cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in prep sink. **Warning**
12A-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 chicken and egg rolls not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled under cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lion King Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lion King Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lion King Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Lion King Chinese Restaurant.
How does Lion King Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Lion King Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Lion King Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lion King Chinese Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lion King Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lion King Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lion King Chinese Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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