China One

2938 Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland, FL 33803
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, China One has nine inspections in the public record. China One was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which China One's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of food pails on the floor. Dry storage area..
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in coolers shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of onion . Dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers with rice. Dry storage area.
02D-01-5
78
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 87F Chicken 83F Kitchen. I had the operator to move the product to the walk in freezer to bring the temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken egg rolls inside the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 44F, raw beef 44F in the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Bottle of Centrum Silver Women over 50:stored on the shelf with cans of Hunt's tomato ketchup in the dry storage area. The vitamins was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used to scoop the fried rice inside the rice cooker next to the wok on the cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of onions on the floor in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Clear containers on the floor dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons,forks and knives on the prep table across the fryers.
25-02-4
58
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid to the rice cooker is in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The lid was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk container of red sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food on the cook line.
13-03-4
64
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces and oil on floor. Manager got foods off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed 4 Lights not functioning. By walk ins
36-62-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of pork thawing at room temp. Manager put on walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three egg roll baskets in walk in cooler that have accumulated food debris on them **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of chicken wings and oil on the floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken wings and fried chicken pieces cooling at room temp. Manager moved to cooler. Discussed proper cooling procedures
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled baskets holding cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of pork stored on floor in prep area
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature
06-01-5
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China One last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China One on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China One?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China One.

How does China One compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

China One most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has China One's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China One have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China One means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is China One inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China One is inspected around three times per year on average.