China One
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at China One, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which China One's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from mixing starch with raw chicken to sealing lids on ready-to-eat sauces. Inspector stopped and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Freezer doors with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
61
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork made yesterday in walk-in cooler not date marked. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. Wall fan guard with dust accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Freezer doors with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
67
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of "cleaner" per operator with no label. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Freezer doors with exposed insulation.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. Wall fan guard with dust accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. General chicken in large container with shelf that reads 7/11, operator stated that chicken was made 7/17 and date was not updated. He dated with 7/17. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken removed from original package over imitation crab in reach in freezer, operator placed chicken on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On top shelf in box above reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at Three compartment sink leaning on wall and faucet.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid on Handwash sink next to smoker. Operator moved lid. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed the only food handler of restaurant expired 2 months ago.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple in the back kitchen with water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chicken and muffins on prep table over sauce bottles. Operator moved items to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones, headphones, charger, and screws above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 10ppm. Operator added more bleach, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China One last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China One on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China One?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China One.
How does China One compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
China One most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has China One's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China One have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China One 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 One inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China One is inspected around two times per year on average.
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