China King
6816 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215740
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 Sep 28 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Administrative complaint on Sep 28Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score64
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
-Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink -Raw chicken over soy sauce in walk in cooler -Raw shrimp over vegetables in walk in cooler -Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in cooler near register area Operator moved all raw foods to store properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Food placed in soiled container.
Fried chicken in walk in cooler stored in raw chicken box. Operator moved to a proper container and I explained that this chicken must be treated as raw and reheated to a minimum of 165°F before serving.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-cutting boards on cookline stained
Repeat violation
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Fried noodles in box behind cookline with no lid
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
-cutting board on cookline grooved
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
2 dead roaches by water heater 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas.
Fixed on the spot
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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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.