China King in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
6816 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710China King in St. Petersburg has accumulated 301 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. Food contact surfaces, hand washing, and employee health policies are the most frequently cited violations. In November 2025, inspectors issued a warning after finding 23 violations, followed by a compliance callback the next day.
Most recent closure: April 11, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China King in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.3
violations / inspection
9.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.14
violations / inspection
6.14 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
China King in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (2)
China King in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022020027 | $800.00 | Apr 11, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021056041 | $400.00 | Nov 22, 2021 | Tampa |
China King in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections46 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections39 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
China King in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China King in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- China King in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was China King in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- China King in St. Petersburg was last shut down on April 11, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at China King in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at China King in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has China King in St. Petersburg had?
- China King in St. Petersburg has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China King in St. Petersburg find?
- China King in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 8 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has China King in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, China King in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has China King in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, China King in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has China King in St. Petersburg been fined?
- China King in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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