Routine
Oct 27, 2026
No violations recorded
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source
Delaware (statewide), DE
China King
760 Walker Rd
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Quick Answers
- When was China King last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “No violations recorded”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from Feb 13, 2025 to Oct 27, 2026.
- Has China King ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 13, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsRoutine
Oct 13, 2026
Violations recorded
9 recorded violations
notedCode 5-205.11Handwashing
Official Wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 3-501.16Food temperature
Official Wording
Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 7-202.12Other
Official Wording
Conditions of Use
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-202.13Pests
Official Wording
Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 6-501.112Pests
Official Wording
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 6-403.11Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Mar 17, 2026
Violations recorded
5 recorded violations
notedCode 3-501.13Food temperature
Official Wording
Thawing
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 4-501.17Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Agents
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 6-501.16Other
Official Wording
Drying Mops
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Aug 14, 2025
Violations recorded
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 3-501.13Food temperature
Official Wording
Thawing
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 4-502.13Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 3-305.11Contamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 13, 2025
Violations recorded
7 recorded violations
notedCode 7-207.11Other
Official Wording
Restriction and Storage-Medicines
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 4-502.13Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 3-302.11Other
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 6-202.15Other
Official Wording
Outer Openings, Protected
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 3-305.15Other
Official Wording
Food Preparation Sink
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
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