China King in Seminole
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9394 Oakhurst Rd, Seminole, FL 33776China King in Seminole has a substantial violation record, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection over 28 inspections dating to at least 2023—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across inspections, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 7 of the most recent 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 of 8, food contact surface violations in 5 of 8, and consumer advisory violations in all 8. Proper hand and arm washing, time as a control for cooking, and proper cooking temperatures have also been cited multiple times. The facility has received two formal warnings (August 19, 2024 and January 17, 2024) and multiple call-back inspections requiring compliance verification, indicating escalating enforcement. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 documented 39 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and time as control) and was completed with no further action, though the violation count represents the highest single-inspection total in the available record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China King in Seminole: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
China King in Seminole: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections17 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China King in Seminole: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China King in Seminole last inspected?
- China King in Seminole 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 China King in Seminole?
- The most frequently cited violations at China King in Seminole are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has China King in Seminole had?
- China King in Seminole has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China King in Seminole find?
- China King in Seminole was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 21 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China King in Seminole ever been shut down?
- No, China King in Seminole has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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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