Inspection Report

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CHINA KING

9394 OAKHURST RD · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33776

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3383587
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8476189
DBPR license6215127

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#19High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf a. Three #10 cans of bamboo shoots **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#20High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee removed raw cracked shell eggs from walk-in cooler, then engage in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#21High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to stored pork in reach-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Pan of raw chicken stored over pan of raw beef in upright freezer near walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two raw shell eggs are cracked in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded eggs. Stop sale not warranted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#24High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table 2:17pm walk-in cooler at 2:30pm Operator placed ice on items re temp at 3:00pm a. cut cabbage (56F – Cold Holding) 49f b. cooked rice 90F (83f) cold holding c. cooked pork (47F – Cold Holding); 43f d. cooked pork egg rolls (47F – Cold Holding) 43f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 7

#25Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate11-27-4

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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Floor meat grinder stored in front of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#28Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of raw chicken stored on top of hand wash sink bowl next to three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#29Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink. Employee provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#30Intermediate53A-15-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens. **Warning**

Warning
#31Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler prepared more than 24 hours. a. Containers of Pork egg rolls b. Bags of cooked pork Will email DBPR Form 5030-049. Date Marking. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 18

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From dry-storage shelf a. Three #10 cans of bamboo shoots **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee phones and wallet stored above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to three-compartment sink is rusted. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in both reach-in freezers in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink on cooks line provided with disposable towels. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic32-24-4

Basic – Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic25-22-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-serve lids stored next to hand wash sink on cooks line exposed to splash. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Bag of cornstarch not covered in kitchen next to three-compartment sink. Walk-in cooler. a. Three containers of pork egg rolls b. Multiple containers of vegetables c. Pan of broth **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic14-55-4

Basic – Uncleanable knife block on prep table in use to store knives. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood cutting board on top of prep table is cracked. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
10 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.