Amy's China One

1537 S Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
35
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Amy's China One, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up five times.

By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Amy's China One on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Herbal medicines in different language stored next to peanuts on cookline. Operator removed from cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black and clear garbage bags used to line storage bins. Food stored in thank you bags in walk in and reach in freezer. Nonfood food grade containers in reach in coolers and used for dry storage and food preparation of BBQ pork. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator moved noodles over eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front handwash sink had hot water turned off. Operator turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board on cookline and on wire shelves stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go bowl with no handle used as scoop in container of white powder substance. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline and wire shelf near 3 compartment sink grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not identified and stored over food to be served to the public. Operator placed label on food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet, keys and hand lotion stored over reach in cooler on cookline. Operator removed from cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of BBQ pork and oil stored on floor during preparation. Operator placed on soda crates. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between reach in cooler and prep table on cookline. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill stored over bags of sugar on wire rack. Operator removed drill from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils not stored with the handles up on self service counter.
25-02-4
35
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen beef in opened bag stored with French fries in freezer in front counter area
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Bulk food containers in dry storage area lined with non food grade bags -frozen food stored with direct contact with non-food grade bags in front counter area
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by large pots in dishwashing area. Manager relocated pots. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Containers stored in handwash sink in dishwasher area. Manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and other personal items on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Frozen pork in freezer stored in oyster sauce can -Frozen Single use water bottles used for cooling. Operator removed.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Frozen pork not covered in walk-in freezer -Washed produce not covered in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
47
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on lid of freezer . Reviewed with manager .
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
08B-49-4
Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered. Reviewed with manager
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Bowls chipped at cook line . Manager discarded bowls - Food containers chipped on shelf in walk in cooler - manager discarded containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
41
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce on counter 62 F under 1 hours - manager moved to walk in cooler - discussed with manager food storage and temperature monitoring
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Used cans and bucket in front of of hand wash sink in dishwashing area - discussed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in back kitchen hand wash sink - discussed with manager that hand wash sinks are for washing hands only - manager removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.no date trainings on SafeStaff certificate
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bucket under front counter hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler - discussed with manager food storage - manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Printed for and discussed with operator exclusions and restrictions. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle near front counter with yellow liquid inside not labeled. Operator labeled as sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Salamander oven interior in kitchen, between the fryer and wok station shows accumulation of debris on interior back wall.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Portioned frozen chicken breasts in freezer were not covered. Operator covered chicken breasts. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard box used to hold crispy noodles. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented number five can of Soy Sauce.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go plastic lettered bags used in food storage on the two door cooler near the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on threaded faucet in mop sink located by the rear exit door. Operator had plastic vacuum breaker and hooked up to mop sink faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warm rice holder shows accumulation of debris on interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle as glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One number five can of soy sauce dented on top seam.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf over the three door deli cooler. Employee moved to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet, phone and keys stored on shelf of three door deli cooler. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The cook with no hair restraint in kitchen on cook line. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer near front counter has duct tape on interior of door lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods show excessive accumulation of grease like material. Gaskets on three door deli cooler in kitchen shows accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open in rear of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service baking powder containers used throughout establishment. Reuse of egg cartons. Discussed with operator to discard and the possibility of spreading salmonella.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut onions and broccoli not covered in walk-in cooler. Employee covered the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pee pods above cut broccoli. Discussed proper storage and had employee move to proper location for storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves shows exterior rust in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amy's China One last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amy's China One on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amy's China One?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Amy's China One.

How does Amy's China One compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Amy's China One most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Amy's China One's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amy's China One have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Amy's China One means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Amy's China One inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Amy's China One is inspected around two times per year on average.