China King
6816 14 St W, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105206
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (4 repeats)-17
- Administrative complaint on Aug 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 6, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed on cooks line chicken (86°F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (84°F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 2 hours and placed in walk-in cooler
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw beef over soy sauce and wonton wraps. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw products . As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed meat roasting oven soiled with oil and dried food product.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Priority: Basic Observed on all reach in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in cooler, gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Repeat violation
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.