China 1
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, China 1 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
China 1's latest score of 55 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple food containers stored in handwash sink at back kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked noodle and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups with no handles in flour bins. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood ventilation system soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken skewers stored over cooked egg rolls and cooked chicken in reach-in cooler at front service area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of breaded chicken 48 F and cooked noodle 49 F stored on counter top at cook line. Recommended time control to operator. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank coffee then returned to worked with food without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwashing techniques.
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 food employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 food employees has no proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soup containers with no handle used to scoop flour in flour bin. Metal cans with no handle used in reach-in cooler bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened can of coke stored on steam table next to soups. Opened bottle water stored on reach-in cooler at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking coffee with no lid at cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Accumulation of grease on hood ventilation system components and wall underneath at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls and various cooked food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
02D-01-5
32
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee sitting down using cell phone got up and started cooking without washing hands. Manager had a conversation with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flour bin by back door has food stuck to container.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any food inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No dates on any commercially processed food inside walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
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. Emailed operator updated education packet.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin. Owner removed bowl and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cooked pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table next to reach in cooler on cooks line.
21-04-4
43
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of sanitizer in last bay, corrected , three compartment sink reset with 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee at employee hand wash sink washing hands with water only, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper hygiene and the use of soap when washing hands . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by buckets , corrected, employee removed buckets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's bath room , corrected, operator replaced soap in bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked noodles, cooked eggs rolls all held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table, corrected, employee discarded drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk containers with old debris and dust . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of Hunts Tomato sauce with deep dents on brim and sides of can . **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected, inspector had operator set up three compartment sink , 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink at end of cooks line blocked by tubs and cardboard boxes, corrected , employees moved items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork , cooked noodles , eggs rolls, all held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpster overflowing, garbage on ground .
33-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep tables, corrected, employees removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on food prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk containers with old debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken stock containers reused . **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood sticks thawing out on counter . **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled in dry storage area . **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Feb 27, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of of oyster sauce with dents on brim of can .
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepping noodles with no gloves , corrected action , inspector discussed with employee proper gloves usage on ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.3 compartment sink sniper up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls , cooked noodles all held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two containers of empty soy sauce stored in front of employee hand wash sink at end of cooks line , corrected, operator, moved containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Egg roll wrappers stored on floor in walk in cooler , corrected, operator placed box of wrappers on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line with heavy grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted over cooks line . **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Shrimp thawing in sink at a drip , corrected , operator increased water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over food prep on cooks line, corrected, operator removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
35
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over shredded cabbage in walk in cooler , corrected, employee placed raw eggs on bottom shelf of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink . Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper sinks to be utilized for hand washing to achieve effective hand washing.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer shelves with old 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. Egg roles , cooked noodles cooked shrimp in walk in cooler all held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors with old food and debris under equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pork stored on floor on cooks line . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handles at wok line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk containers with debris and dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled . **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 1 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. 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 Tampa?
China 1 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China 1 have averaged around 10 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.
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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