China 1
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
78
Score
China 1 has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up three times.
China 1 scores about where you'd expect for a Clearwater restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat chicken. Operator rearranged to move raw under cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over reach in cooler prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers ( cardboard box lids ) used for food storage - direct contact with food. Reviewed with manager the potential for cross contamination when using non food grade containers and to use food grade containers for food . Manager changed food to food grade containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in back prep area blocked by reach in freezer. Manager relocated freezer . Reviewed with manager that hand wash sink must be accessible at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line. Manager removed employee open bottle of water . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 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 storage area . Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in food preparation area blocked by chair and reach in freezer . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager relocated chair and freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on hand wash sink in food preparation area . Manager removed roach and cleaned area
35A-03-4
Basic - Food ( frozen chicken ) stored on floor under triple sink. Manager relocated chicken . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of food containers stored on the floor in the hallway and dining room areas. Reviewed with manager .
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food ( meats and cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler . Manager covered food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Raw chicken thawed at room temperature . Reviewed with manager proper thawing procedures . Manager placed frozen chicken in walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf. a. 5lb. can of ground bean sauce. b. Two #10 cans of water chestnut slice.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle and container stored in bowl of hand wash sink next to prep sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Tongs stored on shelf next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf. a. 5lb. can of ground bean sauce. b. Two #10 cans of water chestnut slice. Operator segregated cans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry-storage shelves are rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching ribs in stand-alone refrigerator across from fat-fat-fryer. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors located on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil and food residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler: a. Three containers of soy sauce b. Container of cooked chicken c. Three containers of sweet and sour chicken one has a bag of bread stored inside touching chicken. Bag of bread not visibly soiled. Operator stated will reheat chicken to 165.
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered vegetables in prep sink exposed to splash from hand wash sink near bbq oven. Operator placed a cover over vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
39
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed containers washed without being sanitized. Establishment using bleach for laundry as sanitizer. Operator bought correct chlorine sanitizer and re cleaned and sanitized food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in coolers on cook line at 1:00pm cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler at 1:08pm cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (44F - Cold Holding); Operator placed in ice bath Re temp at 1:48pm Raw chicken 46f Raw shrimp 46f Raw beef 46f Cooked chicken 44f Cooked ribs 44f Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach-in cooler shelves on cook line.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than4 hours ago.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to prep sink is blocked with cooking oil and reach-in freezer stored in path. Operator removed four 5 gallons of cooking oil and pallet. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored in bowl of hand wash sink. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using laundry bleach for sanitation. Operator bought chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened bottled water in reach-in cooler on cook line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sesame removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard line shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles above cook line.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in dry-storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on top of customer food. Employee removed 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. Employee watch stored on top of reach-in freezer next to food. Operator removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to prep sink and near 3 compartment shrimp.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in cooler. Gaskets on reach-in cooler and reach-in freezers.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
23
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and provided big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed at time of routine inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor in kitchen by three compartment sink. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line in kitchen, to the left of the hand wash sink, shows accumulation of debris on interior ceiling of microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in refrigerator, in kitchen to the right of the hand wash sink. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Large containers of cut leafy greens, and pork not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 1 on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China 1?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China 1.
How does China 1 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
China 1 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has China 1's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China 1 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China 1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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