China 1
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
45
Score
China 1 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.
By comparison, the average Leesburg facility scores 76, putting China 1 on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Menus lining plastic containers holding cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw beef stored behind mushrooms in prep cooler.
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 54f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Top of chest freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Multiple items in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour and sugar.
02D-01-5
45
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw beef stored behind mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Cook only washed pot, no sanitize. Advised operator.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork over sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Employee washed hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Under rice cooker.
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Some areas under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Some hood filters. -Interior and exterior of fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Eggrolls, cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of sugar.
02D-01-5
45
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Fortune cookies under paper towel dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour and sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
90
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Eggrolls 54f, Chicken 54f. From previous night. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over cooked chicken. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Eggrolls 54f, Chicken 54f. From previous night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 59f, Pork 62f, Shrimp 60f, Beef 60f, Eggs 62f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. -Eggrolls 54f, Chicken 54f. Cooling from previous night. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Too deep. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Fortune cookies under paper towel dispenser. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Prep tables duct taped together. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour and sugar. **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can of Hoison sauce.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Menu used to line eggroll container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 51f, Shrimp 50f, Chicken 47f, Raw Chicken 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Wooden countertop not smooth.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Silver refrigerator gaskets. -Exterior of crock pot.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelving.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Broccoli.
08B-12-5
47
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs stored behind cooked pork.
08A-14-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of sauce under leaking handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed rack. -Reach in silver refrigerator gasket. -Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By dry storage rack.
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handsink.
29-11-4
45
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over wontons. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over sauce buckets in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47f, Beef 45f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked chicken.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler gasket soiled on black refrigerator.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Plastic jug used as scoop.
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
41
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47f, Beef 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw beef stored behind mushrooms in prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over cooked pork in black refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and Eggrolls in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink hot water turned off. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stored by bulk containers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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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 Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China 1?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China 1.
How does China 1 compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
China 1 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has China 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China 1 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China 1 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 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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