China One
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
64
Score
China One appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink, drain board not properly cleaned after thawing raw chicken. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing drain board and sink properly.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands in 3 compartment sink, instead of handwashing sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw prepped beef and chicken in walk-in without date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in black refrigerator prepped and walk in cooler, prepped vegetables, prepped chicken, beef, etc, not covered for protection. Observed operator covering items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in bus tub thawing, instead standing water. Observed operator turning on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a cutting board with food stains on board. Observed operator discarding cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed prepped raw Chicken in walk in cooler not date marked, along with other prepped foods. Observed operator starting to cover food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers with food debris on them. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on line, not inverted upside down. Observed operator inverting containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in refrigerator and in walk in cooler, raw prepped chicken not covered for protection, along with other multiple items. Observed operator starting to cover food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed msg, flour and sugar stored in containers without labels. Observed operator labeling containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without a handle, being used as a scoop for flour. Observed operator removing container and discarding bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers food debris build up on back side of handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with very deep grooves on board. Observed operator discarding cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under cooking equipment, a build up of debris, food, and grease.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging on a bar handle. Observed operator removing tongs and placing them in dish to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
52
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in stand up reach in cooler by counter raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat items
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by three compartment sink blocked with a stool, and multiple items inside sink. Observed operator removing all items making sink accessible. **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. Observed multiple items in walk-in cooler without date marks on them.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at make line.
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler at make table, food debris build up on backside of handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a Togo pint container being used as a scoop stored in flour. Observed Operator removing container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice stored in containers without identifying labels. Observed operator labeling rice containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items in walking cooler and various other locations throughout kitchen, food items not covered and protected. Observed operator starting to cover food in walk in. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed on make table, to go containers not inverted, with open end up. Observed operator inverting properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at make table reach in cooler, with black mold like substance throughout gaskets.
23-03-4
50
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following as dented cans. Dole Pineapple juice 46oz. SIX, High Grown Baby Corn #10. TWO, Koon Chun Ground bean sauce #5 FIVE, Koon Chun Hoisin Sauce #5 ONE, Fi Haad Pineapple Chunks #10 TWO, Goya Cream of coconut milk 15 oz ONE, Nestle La Lechera 14oz ONE.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler without date markings
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handles of fry baskets **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
74
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken on shelf next to Deep Fryers. Operator timed marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at Walk in Freezer. Operator placed in a safe location on top of chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not find the written procedure. Emailed the form.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at deep fryer handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
43
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind mushrooms at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed chicken at frontline table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken at 3 compartment sink at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of flour, sugar and salt containers. Operator cleaned the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at unisex bathroom.
32-04-4
45
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing her/his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint over their heads. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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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 Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China One?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China One.
How does China One compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
China One most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has China One's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China One have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the 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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