China 1
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited China 1 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Stored food ( cut vegetables and cut meat) not covered in walk” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
China 1's latest score of 55 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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 in white freezer chest in food prep area and tall white freezer in back storage area . Reviewed with manager safe food storage .
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - yellow cutting board has food debris in cracks of cutting board . Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - can inside hand wash sink opposite walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Manager removed Heaney from hand sink **Corrective Action Taken**
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 kick ball stored next to bulk containers of food ion dry storage shell . Manager relocated personal items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food ( container of raw chicken) stored on floor in walk in cooler .
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables and cut meat) not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in dishwashing area . Manager placed wiping bucket on top of an empty bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Yellow cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - -Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with unwashed produce ( unwashed celery ) in walk in cooler -raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken on trays ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cooked peas and carrots) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Food ( buckets of sprouts )stored on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled shelves in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables, cut raw and cooked meat ) not covered in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Yellow cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
14-09-4
50
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
21
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed used as shelf in storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. - Employee walked in from out side and began cooking food without washing hands - employee touched inside of trashcan and began cooking food without washing hands - reviewed with manager proper hand washing - manager explained to employees then employees washed hands properly **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Reviewed with the manager proper hand washing
12A-17-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - manager purchased correct kind of bleach at end of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade cardboard used in direct contact with food ( cooked chicken ) in back kitchen while cutting chicken on cutting board - reviewed with employee -employee removed cardboard **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( dumplings ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in back storage area - reviewed with manager
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - empty can stored inside hand wash sink in back kitchen area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times - manager removed can from hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in food prep area - employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be properly stocked at all times **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar from bulk container - manager removed container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer in storage area- reviewed with manager
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area and cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage area
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed used as shelf in storage area
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name for sugar in back storage area .
02D-01-5
27
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
82
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -On prep table near register, and in back storage area stored on shelf above bags of rice. Person in charge moved to designated employee space. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Thin soy sauce in back storage area, manager segregated can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw Chicken stored above raw shrimp inside walk in cooler, discussed with operator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Chicken, rice noodles, egg rolls not date marked. Discussed with person in charge.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of smoker soiled with old food and grease, employee started cleaning out smoker during inspection, Corrective Action Taken. -Cutting boards soiled on cooks line with grooves and stains.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Personal book bag stored above rice bags in back storage area. -Cell phone stored on prep area across from register, on top of shelf above on cooks line. Person in charge moved phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soy sauce stored on floor at end of cooks line, person in charge moved soy sauce. -Rice noodles stored on floor in walk in cooler, employee moved noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Container of rice near prep sink, with small sauce pot as a scoop with handle in rice. Operator moved scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets -Reach in cooler shelf soiled -Fan on top of reach in freezer soiled -Exterior of stove on cooks line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -Green onions prepped with stickers still on, without being washed. -Broccoli prepped without being washed, straight from produce box. Discussed the need to wash vegetables before they are prepped, person in charge agreed to wash vegetables before they are cut/prepped.
08B-39-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. -Sanitizer solution soiled with multiple soiled towels inside. Manager took towels out and changed solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Above reach in freezer to-go containers not inverted, person in charge inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Inside walk in cooler chicken, rice noodles, egg rolls etc. -On cooks line cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Discussed with person in charge. -Kababs stored inside reach in freezer not covered. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Non-operating fryer, stored outside back door.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Stored on cook line and prep areas throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Tested at 0ppm, person in charge changed sanitizing solution. Retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Above three compartment sink on shelf, discussed proper drying of food storage equipment with person in charge.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Employee eating on prep table in the front of the kitchen prep table near register. -Employee eating on prep table in back of kitchen across from reach in freezer. Pic moved employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 1 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China 1?
Across the inspection record, “stored food ( cut vegetables and cut meat) not covered in walk” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China 1.
How does China 1 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
China 1 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has China 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China 1 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China 1 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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