China King

2026 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

China King has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to five violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting China King on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Dec 11, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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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 Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China King?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at China King.

How does China King compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

China King most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has China King's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China King have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

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.