CHINA KING

Name: CHINA KING
Address: 6816 14 ST W, BRADENTON, FL, 34207, US
Rating: 86.2

6816 14 ST W, BRADENTON, FL 34207

License #5105206

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86.2 Grade B / 100

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CHINA KING in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 28, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over soy and sweet and sour sauce. Person in charge removed chicken . Emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage handout in English and Chinese.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. educated person in charge on handwashing procedures, and email person in charge a copy of the handout in English in Chinese person in charge washed hands with soap.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 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.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm); person in charge added more chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm)
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. 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.
[35B-01-4] 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
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on cooks line reach in cooler door handles soiled with food and grease. Person in charge cleaned doors.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[02C-04-5] 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.Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pork thawing with not date on it when it was pulled from the freezer. Person in charge stated it was pulled today and date. Mark did accordingly.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.printed a copy of the handout. All employees read and signed .
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic Observed: Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[35B-01-4] 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
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed on cutting boards black mold like substance. Person in charge discarded cutting board.
[36-37-5] 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. served: 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed through main kitchen area in walk in cooler,reach in cooler,reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. 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.

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