Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral
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1751 Ne Pine Island Road #c, Cape Coral, FL 33909Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral has accumulated 268 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced multiple warnings and administrative complaints, with proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage cited repeatedly. Fire safety records show one citation for a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone in 2020. Recent inspections from 2022 through March 2026 show a consistent pattern of violations and compliance callbacks, with no disciplinary fines on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
9.6
violations / inspection
9.6 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Front counter.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Partial· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral had?
- Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral find?
- Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lion King Chinese Restaurant in Cape Coral has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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