China King
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited China King nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Kissimmee restaurant, which scores around 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork, Chicken and Shrimp in shopping bags throughout facility. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For wings and General Tso chicken,per operator on counter less than 1 hour. Emailed operator time plan **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with green substance with no label on floor on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls and ceilings soiled in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both handwashing sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk-in cooler without covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-In cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch and Sugar in Bulk containers with no labels in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in cornstarch and sugar bulk containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
52
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork, Chicken and Shrimp in shopping bags throughout facility. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soy sauce. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to dry storage area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For wings and General Tso chicken,per operator on counter less than 1 hour. Emailed operator time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with green substance with no label on floor on cooks line. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in cornstarch and sugar bulk containers. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walls and ceilings soiled in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food not segregated in reach-in cooler in dining room and reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Buckets of sugar and Soy Sauce stored under handwashing sink by triple sink.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy Sauce, Sugars and bags of flour and corn directly on the floor. Sprouts and pork stored directly on floor in Reach-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon used for cooked rice on cooks line in water temping at 78F **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled on cooks line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both handwashing sinks. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at back of the kitchen is draining slow. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk-in cooler without covers. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-In cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch and Sugar in Bulk containers with no labels in dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Shell eggs over beverages. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and egg rolls walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in triple sink. Educated **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
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. Inspector sent copy **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans stored in sink cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. French fries walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both sinks . Inspector emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets make table **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case cups on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour cornstarch dry storage Raw chicken wings and marinated chicken walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
27
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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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 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China King?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China King.
How does China King compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
China King most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has China King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China King have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China King means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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