China 1

7675 49Th Street N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited China 1 six times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

China 1's latest score of 37 falls below the Pinellas Park average of 82. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Operator add bleach to the bucket and it is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

22-39-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg shells stored over washed carrots and celery in reach in deli cooler. Egg wash stored over cooked shrimp and tofu in reach in deli cooler. Operator stored items away from ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Frozen raw chicken not in its commercial package stored above frozen raw beef inside white stand alone freezer near dry storage area.

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice cookers heavily soiled with food debris.

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. Pork egg rolls, pork wontons, cooked noodles, cooked chicken stored in reach in deli cooler and stainless steel freezer/fridge on cook line not date marked. Operator said items were from 2-3 days ago. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector discussed big 6 symptoms with operators. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor on cook line. Operator move oil off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler heavily soiled with mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed mushrooms stored above washed cut vegetables. Operator moved case to a separate shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee touching soiled wet sipping cloth stored at wok station.

21-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards stored next to reach in deli cooler on cook line grooved. Observed cut wooden tree trunk stored with cutting boards.

14-09-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine in reach in cooler at cook line reach in cooler eye allergy medicine. Owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. During inspection observed Sanitizer bucket at cook line was at chlorine 200+ owner replaced bucket now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. During inspection observed no date marked product throughout restaurant. Owner date marked all products in all cold holding units during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler

02C-02-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line

22-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp Sitting in still water. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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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 Nov 6, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China 1?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China 1.

How does China 1 compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?

China 1 most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.

Has China 1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China 1 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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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