China One
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
45
Score
Public records show eight inspections at China One stretching back to 2022. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain medicine and bandages steroid over the make table, Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed the owner wash his hands with just cold water. Informed the owner to use hot water and he rewashed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back hand sink with dirty dishes inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the front hand sink hot water valve broken. Operator is using the other two fully functioning hand sinks at this time. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops int he establishment. Operator removed some. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored over food products in the dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the owner not wearing a hat while preparing food when I first walked in. When he saw me he put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted in the establishment.
25-06-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. Observed the right side restroom light not working.
38-10-4
45
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat rice in the walk-in cooler. Operator swapped them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the front hand sink with the hot water not working. Operator is waiting on parts and is using the other two functions hand sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food debris build up on the fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the owner cooking without a hat on. Operator put one on when he noticed me. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up on the floor behind the cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and throughout the kitchen. Operator picked up some. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed their grease trap covered in grease going onto the pad around it.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wiping cloth stored under their cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
45
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in the establishment.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator cooking food without a hair restraint. Operator placed one on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up behind the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of oil and cases of sauce stored on the floor of the dry storage and walk in cooler respectively.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs on two of the sinks. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
70
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags in contact with food in the hallway reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hallway reach in cooler: Fried chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Beef egg rolls (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed the food in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the establishment. Operator labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed the operator a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple dry storage foods. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator cooking food without a hair restraint. Operator put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up on the floor behind the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food build up on make table reach in cooler shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
27
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut lettuce in the walk in cooler. Operator removed shell eggs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Chopped chicken (63F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Had operator put up a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in the triple sink. Had operator rewashed his hands in a hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Had operator put up a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for the chlorine triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Observed no signed agreements Had operator sign a copy. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of black debris on all reach in cooler handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food and oil on the floor throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sings throughout the building.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on all equipment on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interiors of all reach in coolers in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
30
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat noodles and sauces in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the chicken and beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 51F stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner stated the pork had been in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. Owner emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the eggs had been at room temperature for 1 hours. Owner placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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. Emailed handouts.
11-07-5
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 handouts.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer buckets or the three compartment sink.
16-37-1
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. Emailed handouts.
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line several dry storage shelves in the kitchen. Owner removed the boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment in the kitchen soiled. Shelves under all preparation tables in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water. Owner placed the chicken in the walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
26
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked egg rolls in Reach in cooler. Employee moved egg rolls. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cup stored in Hand wash sink. Employee removed cup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic type tiles in food preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer shortening stored on floor in dry storage. Employee moved shortening. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed soy sauce bucket containing salt not labeled. Employee labeled bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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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 Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China One?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China One.
How does China One compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
China One most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has China One's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China One have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China One 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 One inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China One is inspected around two times per year on average.
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