China 1 Chiefland
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, China 1 Chiefland has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited six times.
By comparison, the average Chiefland facility scores 72, putting China 1 Chiefland on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan containing cooked noodles labeled "1/29" inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the label was old and the noodles were cooked the previous day, then added the proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line top of prep table around rice warmer at cookline. Manager removed and discarded the cardboard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In-use utensils stored on top of absorbent cardboard at cookline. Manager removed and discarded the cardboard during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving on several racks inside walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels stuck to sides of three pans on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
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. Bucket containing tools stored on top of and beside restaurant food and single-use takeout boxes. Manager removed the tools from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing frozen pork thawing at room temperature on top of freezer in back of kitchen. Manager moved the pork into the cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor beside three-compartment sink. Manager removed the bucket from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Pans containing cooked chicken lined with takeout menus. Employee transferred the chicken into another pan during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Wrapped portions of raw beef stored on shelf directly above packaged frozen noodles inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. 2. Container of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above fully-cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed bucket from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label on three-compartment sink. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen, near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area in back of kitchen. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below handwash sink near water heater. 3. One dead roach on floor in kitchen on backside of refrigerated make-table. Manager swept all during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids on dumpster behind building left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under and around equipment along walls in kitchen soiled with dirt and/or debris. 2. Windowsills and behind window blinds in lobby soiled with cobwebs and/or debris.
36-50-4
Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wooden shelf in kitchen near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
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Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 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. Pans containing raw chicken stored on shelf above packages of frozen noodles and raw shrimp inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. An employee rearranged the items in the freezer during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing red degreaser stored on edge of compartment in three-compartment sink, above chicken. Manager moved the spray bottle to the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by large bucket stored inside handwash sink. 2. Handwash sink at end of cookline blocked by plastic inside handwash sink. Inspector had manager unblock both sinks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Pan containing fully-cooked chicken lined with cardboard. Inspector had manager discard the cardboard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One missing ceiling tile in kitchen, near walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic pan containing pork stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed pan on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf constructed with unsealed wood in kitchen, beside three-compartment sink.
14-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature inside three-compartment sink. Inspector had manager turn on running water over the chicken to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at black hose connection beside prep sink near cookline.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing soap missing label hanging from handwash sink at cookline. Manager added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed bucket from handwash sink before washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Nine dead roaches on floor behind reach-in freezer near cookline. 2. Two dead roaches on floor beside reach-in cooler at cookline. 3. Six dead roaches on sticky trap on floor in kitchen at front counter. 4. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below prep sink near cookline. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board at refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed phone from area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen beside three-compartment sink manager removed jug from floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Top of reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler soiled with black substance. Manager sprayed and wiped down top of freezer during this inspection. 2. Bottom shelf of prep table in center of kitchen soiled with food debris. Handle and gaskets on reach-in cooler door in back of kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Manager closed lid during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents in lobby soiled with rust. 2. Floor below fryers and cookline soiled with food debris. 3. Wall behind fryers soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle stored down inside bag of rice in back of kitchen. Manager removed bowl from bag of rice during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
47
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls stored inside a grocery bag inside reach-in freezer in kitchen near warewash sink. Employee placed egg rolls into a food grade bag during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Several spider webs with spiders on ceiling in back of kitchen near back door and dry storage area.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw pork stored on wire shelf above pan containing cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Pan of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on wire shelf above sauces inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed all raw foods to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbud sitting on prep table in kitchen near cutting board. Employee reading glasses stored on shelf in kitchen above refrigerated make-table. Manager removed both from food prep areas during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched chemical spray bottle on floor near prep sink, then continued to cut chicken without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work with food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken on pan stored on shelf above pan of cooked pork inside reach-in freezer near three-compartment sink. Pan of raw chicken wings stored on shelf above pan of cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler near fryers. Manager moved both to lower shelves during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from hose connection in kitchen prep area near prep sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near prep area blocked by three large buckets. Inspector moved buckets away from handwash sink during this inspection.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning scrub brush stored inside handwash sink in prep area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any current food handler training for food handlers in establishment. One employee working in kitchen who has been employed more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. One certificate from Hospitality Resource Supply, Inc falsified. Inspector observed an erased completion date of "2019" altered to "2021" and whiteout covering the old expiration date with a new date overtop.
53B-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at handwash sink in prep area unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager unable to locate previous inspection upon request.
51-18-6
Basic - Prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelving on lower shelf of prep table in center of kitchen.
14-17-4
32
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pan of chicken stored above raw pork ribs inside reach-in freezer near back door. Employee placed chicken on the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of bleach stored on shelf in dry storage area beside takeout bowls. Employee removed bleach from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of "Pepto Bismol" stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler above vegetables. Employee removed bottle of medicine from cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls stored on shelf in kitchen above three-compartment sink not inverted. Manager inverted all bowls during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table near cookline beside pork. Manager removed phone from prep table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout bags stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee placed box of bags on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bowl of frozen chicken thawing on edge of sink. Employee placed chicken inside walk-in cooler to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Sep 19, 2022
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 1 Chiefland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 1 Chiefland on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China 1 Chiefland?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China 1 Chiefland.
How does China 1 Chiefland compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?
China 1 Chiefland most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Chiefland average of 72.
Has China 1 Chiefland's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China 1 Chiefland have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China 1 Chiefland means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China 1 Chiefland inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China 1 Chiefland is inspected around four times per year on average.
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