Chen's China King

10439 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217766

C
Grade C
Safety score 78 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 24, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dishwashing area ,Manager put paper towels at hand wash sinksIntermediate, repeat · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection
    3 intermediate (1 repeat), 13 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -22
  • Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

16 violations found
  1. First visitSep 24, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    16 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 13 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dishwashing area ,Manager put paper towels at hand wash sinks

      Repeat violation

      No soap provided at handwash sink dishwashing area .

      Reviewed with the manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times . Manager put soap at hand wash sinks used

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. De Guang Chen SafeStaff certificate dated 4/29/23 expired 4/26/26 no other certificates .

    Basic13

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      U,k containers of salt in food preparation and food storage areas not labeled

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food ( raw chicken, shrimp, cut broccoli , coated chicken ) not covered in walk in cooler

      Repeat violation

      -Food ( containers of soy sauce) stored on floor in walk in cooler

      - containers of cut beef on the floor in food preparation area

      Repeat violation

      Unpackaged food ( tray of uncovered egg rolls) not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation in the dining area

      Repeat violation

      Unpackaged food (tray of uncovered egg rolls, bags of meats ) in an unprotected holding unit ( freezers) in a customer/nonsecure area in path of hallway to restroom

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment- between prep table and wall .

      Manager placed knives in dish washing area

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at the cook line

      Repeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Metal bowl with no handle used to scoop raw beef in reach in cooler opposite woks - non handled container in bulk salt and dry rice in back food storage area opposite walk in cooler

      Repeat violation

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      - soiled walk in cooler shelves - soiled outer surface of large bulk food containers - heavily soiled sides of cooking equipment -heavily soiled faucets at triple sink -soiled outer surface of microwave on shelf at cook line - soiled outer surface of rice cooker - soiled freezer gaskets in cook line area

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean-Soiled hand wash sink, soiled toilet and soiled inside door handle

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the dishwashing area

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      -Employee cigarettes and lighter on top of bulk salt in back kitchen near back exit

    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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination4
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1