China King

1759 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2021, China King has four inspections in the public record. On Oct 4, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to four violations previously.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; China King is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Jun 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Mar 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Dec 15, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China King on file is from Oct 4, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China King?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China King.

How does China King compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

China King most recently scored 86 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 one violation compared to about four 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.

How often is China King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China King is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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