China 1

45 N Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 28, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at China 1 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 28, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for China 1 dates to Nov 28, 2023.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Englewood restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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. Observed raw processed chicken over raw processed pork in reach-in-freezer. Observed operator arrange items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

11-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat 8-17-23 **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Repeat 8-18-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Observed at time of inspection cutting board soiled. **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed hard plastic cutting board worn and grooved. Repeat 8-18-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Observed at time of inspection cutting board still worn **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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. Observed raw repackaged chicken on sheet pans over raw repackaged beef and pork on sheet pans in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef, pork and shell eggs over ready to eat dumplings, cut vegetables and sauce. Observed operator move raw item to lower shelf of reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at prep counter soiled. Observed operator remove and dispose of cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed operator close lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table grooved and cracked, no longer cleanable. Observed operator remove and dispose of cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in freezer.

14-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China 1 on file is from Nov 28, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China 1?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China 1.

How does China 1 compare to other restaurants in Englewood?

China 1 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 78.

Has China 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China 1 have averaged around four 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.

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