East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud
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4867 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, St. Cloud, FL 34771East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud has 29 inspections on record between January 2022 and March 2026, with a combined 262 violations, averaging 9 violations per inspection—more than 70 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been chronic and repetitive: hand washing and proper hand-arm washing were cited in every recent inspection from March 2024 through March 2026; chemical storage violations appeared in 8 of the last 8 inspections; food contact surface violations appeared in 6 of 8 recent inspections. Employee health reporting violations were documented in 2 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recent inspection dispositions show escalating enforcement pressure: a Warning Issued on October 6, 2025 for a 30-violation inspection, followed by a Call Back - Complied on December 10, 2025, then a 21-violation complaint inspection on March 16, 2026 that was completed with no further action. The pattern reflects persistent management failures in basic operational hygiene despite repeated inspector visits and formal warnings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud: Comparison to Osceola County Averages
East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 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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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 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· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud last inspected?
- East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud 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 East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud?
- The most frequently cited violations at East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud had?
- East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud find?
- East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud ever been shut down?
- No, East King Chinese Restaurant in St. Cloud has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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.
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