Lis China King
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Lis China King stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap above screen at the threshold” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked pork stored in walk in freezer in direct contact with cardboard box.
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed flour, sugar, and rice stored in non-food grade bins in kitchen.
14-15-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, bag of potato starch open in dry storage with no covering. The operator closed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap above screen at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee wallet and cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
61
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; Raw chicken stored over cooked noodles. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with table near by front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at prep area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken thawing in room temperature at prep area. Operator removed and placed raw frozen chicken under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored flour container not covered at dry storage. Operator covered flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator states that item was only out for 0.5 Hours.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed egg rolls stored in cardboard container on speed rack.
14-86-1
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. Provided operator with printed copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed no soap at hand wash sink nearest to water heater.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle on walk in freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap above back screen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave as soiled.
22-08-4
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
37
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken at 87F. Operator intends to hold items under time as a public health control but has no written plan or time mark. Provided Operator with written plan. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed case of raw chicken stored over ready to eat soy sauce. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed forms as printed, but no signatures from any employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink as blocked by items stored on and around sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in women's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used as scoop in cabbage and cut onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door le **Warning**
35B-01-4
52
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medications stored next to canned goods and above bulk rice bags in dry storage shelves. Operator moved items for proper storage unit. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bulk sauce containers in walk in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed buckets stored in front of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4
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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup near door frame of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under and on top of rear exterior door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop in bulk onion container in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
47
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to fry station: chicken wings (103F - Hot Holding). Operator states that item has been out for 1 hour. Operator moved item to reach in cooler.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf next to canned goods. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in hand wash sink. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk rice bin. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelf under prep table near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching crab rangoons. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table near 3 compartment sink. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard and shelves in walk in cooler as soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed scoop made out of a single service bottle. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lis China King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lis China King on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lis China King?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap above screen at the threshold” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lis China King.
How does Lis China King compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Lis China King most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Lis China King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lis China King have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lis China King 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 Lis China King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lis China King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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