China King

3200 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 · Permanent Food Service · License 1504752

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Grade A
Safety score 93 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 23, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Plumbing system in disrepair.Basic · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection
    6 basic (1 repeat)
    -7
  • Safety score93

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    6 violations found:

    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic6

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Flour

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Bowls top shelf

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      On off valve at water connection mop sink Operator has to use pliers to turn on and off

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Back door gap at bottom

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.

      Back hall

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1