China I
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited China I 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Holmes Beach average 80, so China I trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken in walk-in cooler on buckets of sauces. Operator moved chicken and beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back kitchen area blocked by garbage can. Operator moved garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Corrected On-Site**
11-01-5
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. E-mailed copy of employee health reporting agreement. Operator printed read and signed health agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach-in cooler door handles on cook line with excess soil and grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed card board being used to line floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents through out kitchen with excess soil, grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed between walk-in cooler and exit door with excess soil and grease.
36-27-5
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Sep 4, 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 raw chicken and raw beef over broccoli in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef and chicken below broccoli. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the fronts and handles of 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line with excess soil and food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board being used to line lower shelf of food preparation tables in kitchen used to hold flour and sugar.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior screen door from kitchen without a self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung m to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Several empty boxes on the ground around the dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Observed several empty boxes on the ground around the dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Observed back exit door from kitchen with out a self closer at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Observed walk-in cooler shelves rust pitted surfaces at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into their hands then handled a clean scoop without washing their hands. Employee removed the scoop to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. Raw chicken not stored in the original packaging stored over raw pork in the reach in freezer next to the three compartment sink. Employee placed the chicken below the pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The only food handler training expired 4/25/24 Florida Restaurant and Lodging, Tony Wang. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee drink and sanitized the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Several empty boxes on the ground around the dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
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Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken below vegetable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Educated operator on employee health reporting agreement. E-mailed operator copy of employee health reporting agreement. Provided copies of employee health agreements to operator. Operator read and signed agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food prep table. Operator moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of onions and tofu stored on flor in walk in cooler. Operator moved items to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filters on cooks line.
14-42-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back screen door without a self closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wire shelves in walk in cooler rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in back near m sink not hung to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of food in walk in without labels.
02D-01-5
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up on all equipment handles of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed black build up under the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the dry storage shelves with a build up of debris and dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ready to eat food stored directly on top of raw beef not commercially packaged in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Big 6 to operator. Operator to post sign. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled hood vent over wok station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 large containers of flour located by back door, not labeled. Operator stated will label. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 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. Observed ready to eat food stored directly on top of raw beef not commercially packaged in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shrimp stored directly on top of soy sauce bucket. Observed raw chicken stored directly over ready to eat produce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cook line reach in cooler roll top: Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (51 F - Cold Holding); Pork Strips (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items were in reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed ice on items in roll top. Garlic in oil (63F - Cold Holding) observed in bottom of Reach in cooler , operator moved to walk in cooler. Operator placed call to repair company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of medicine stored on shelf over prep line. Operator moved bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Provided Big 6 to operator. Operator to post sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Provided copy of agreement to operator. Operator and other employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone, beverage mug, lighter stored on lid of large flour bin. Observed employee cell phone on prep table across from cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled hood vent over wok station.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 large containers of flour located by back door, not labeled. Operator stated will label.
02D-01-5
37
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over cooked Pork in Reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on cold storage. Person in charge removed raw Raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back area of kitchen can opener blade soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed by 3 compartment sink Handwashing sink blocked with garbage can. Person in charge removed garbage can and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. No clean up procedures for vomit/Diarrhea. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy.
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in Walk in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed card board. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Chicken stored on floor across from 3bay compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over wok station hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen area gaskets on Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch on West entrance to kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4
45
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China I last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China I on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China I?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China I.
How does China I compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
China I most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has China I's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China I have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China I 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 I inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China I is inspected around three times per year on average.
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