China 1
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
64
Score
China 1 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting China 1 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed she'll eggs stored over cut raw vegetables in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle deli containers stored in bulk cornstarch container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen/preparation area.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bulk oil on floor under cook line woks.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler doors on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
64
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in non food grade bags in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at rear hand washing sink. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 hand washing sinks. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Obsedeli container in cornstarch bulk container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed oats not covered in bag in dry storage. Operator sealed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken stored in original raw chicken boxes. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
08B-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing above preparation area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food without hair restraint. Cook placed a hat on after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed buckets of rice, sauce, and salt on floor in back area of kitchen.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed grease on hoods. Observed soiled reachin cooler gaskets on cook line.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed shrimp toast and other food items stored in walkin freezer not covered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Observed ground pork in walkin cooler and other foods in to go bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed containers stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed to go containers on floor by dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed Chicken Wings, Shrimp Toast, Egg Rolls in walkin freezer not covered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust on walkin cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli containers without handles stored in sugar, cornstarch bulk containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed soiled reachin cooler handles on cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook engaged I. Cooking without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed sugar, soy buckets, oil containers stored on floor in kitchen. Observed Shrimp on floor in walkin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease buildup. Observed walkin cooler and reachin cooler gaskets soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs over dumplings in Reachin Cooler across from Woks. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed buckets of soy sauce and oil stored on floor in preparation area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled Walkin Cooler door gasket and Reachin Cooler door gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed Chicken in Walkin Freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
70
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed equipment in rear Hand wash sink by back door.
31A-11-4
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed agreement to operator.
11-26-1
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed vomit plan to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic cup in sugar. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting board on Reachin Cooler at cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce , Rice, flour on floor I. Dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Beef stored over dumpling wraps and vegetables. Operator corrected by removing to proper order.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a no handle can used to scoop rice from bulk bin. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over preparation table. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on Reachin Cooler top with cut marks.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile and multiple damaged floor tiles in front of Walkin Freezer and triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container, and multiple food sauces in tubs stored on floor in Walkin Cooler and in preparation area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between Reachin Cooler and preparation table. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters and hood. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in triple sink defrosting without water. Operator corrected by turning on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 1 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains nine 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 seven times, more than any other issue at China 1.
How does China 1 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
China 1 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has China 1's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China 1 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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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