Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA KING

15924 E HWY 40 · SILVER SPRINGS · Marion County · FL 34488

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3398316
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8525149
DBPR license5202917

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee went from cutting raw chicken to handling to go container with cooked rice and broccoli. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Fantastic cleaner next to bag of rice in dry storage next to back door. Manager discarded bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves in walk-in cooler. Microwave on cook line. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels provided at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager provided towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Items in walk-in cooler: Chicken, pork and noodles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop chicken in walk-in cooler and rice on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in walk-in freezer.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table across from cook line. Manager removed bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table across from walk-in cooler. Employee removed phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back of kitchen beneath prep sink.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Onions stored on walk-in cooler floor. Container of chicken stored on walk-in freezer floor. Manager placed both items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid to grease receptacle open. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of cook line reach-in cooler across from fryer. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Outside of dry storage containers on shelf next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Bus tubs stored above three compartment sink. Manager placed bus tubs in dish area to be rewashed.

#10Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door to kitchen.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager placed plastic wrap over container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table across from cook line fryer. Manager placed towel in sanitizer water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on dry storage shelf next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.