LION KING CHINESE RESTAURANT Inspection – October 13, 2025

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings above pork in reach-in cooler in kitchen across from deep frier. The manager moved raw chicken wings under the pork in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and egg rolls not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.

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