Xing Xing Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
58
Score
Xing Xing Kitchen appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Xing Xing Kitchen was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 85. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cook meats in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pills stored on prep table in fryer station. Operator moved pills. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both back of house hand washing sinks block with buckets in front and items stored in sink. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Several cans being use in walking cooler for meat storage.
25-32-4
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above prep area on cooks line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 44 on cooks line counter placed in walk in cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Honey with hair
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp. Manager moved eggs. Reviewed proper food storage with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Holding pork **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Soy sauce - 3 cans of 5.25 lbs
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cooks line Reach in freezer interior soiled Reach in cooler on cooks line interior soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink with boxes on top of it- manager removed boxes Handwash sink next to dish area with bowls and cans stored inside sink- employee removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Using chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked chicken , dumplings , various prepared items in walk in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment door handles to Reach on coolers Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line Reach in freezer door handle Walk in cooler door frame and gasket Racks in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes stored on floor in doorway
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near walk in cooler
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On raw chicken in walk in cooler.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet, keys stored above reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooks line and behind chest freezer Under three compartment sink
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - bag of carrots Manager picked items up off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
17
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over prepared vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using to go bags for food storage in reaching freezers **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items being stored in hand washing sink in back kitcken. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fortune cookies and food pails stored on floor.
08B-47-4
64
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Several medicines stored above food makeup table. Operator moved medicine to front cash register area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken pieces stored in to go bags in reachin freezers
14-31-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug cut into scoop
25-32-4
70
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken pieces in reachin freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above cookline
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between marketable and prep table **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
64
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk-in cooler and reachin cooler chicken pieces and wontons. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Menu states crab sticks and Crab Rangoons. Operator showed inspector imitation crab is used. **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back kitchen by tubs. operator moved tubs. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reachin cooler and prep table on cookline. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
64
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Xing Xing Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Xing Xing Kitchen on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Xing Xing Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Xing Xing Kitchen.
How does Xing Xing Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Xing Xing Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Xing Xing Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Xing Xing Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Xing Xing Kitchen 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 Xing Xing Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Xing Xing Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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