No 1 Chinese Food
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
33
Score
No 1 Chinese Food appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Altamonte Springs facility scores 76, putting No 1 Chinese Food on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -on cook line shelf above cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee eating, then returned to cook line and prepared food order without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -trays of raw chicken above raw beef in reach-in freezer.
08A-02-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in bulk sugar, salt, rice
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above back door, 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler floor rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled with build up of grease and food debris under cooking equipment. -floors soiled under 3 compartment sink, shelves in back area. Floor drain soiled under 3 compartment sink. -walk-in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled above bbq and some woks. -exterior of rice, sugar and salt bins soiled. -exterior of reach-in freezers around door handles soiled. -food debris and mold-like growth on walk-in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk dry goods.
02D-01-5
47
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Chicken over shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked bamboo bowl chipped.
14-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of blue liquid at warewash area. Advised operator
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink basin.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline reach in cooler door held up by soda can.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Shelves under tables on Cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen back door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Barrels of bulk foods in kitchen
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
21-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor rusted.
36-11-4
47
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee handled cleaning towels, then returned to cook line and began preparing food without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed pan and large aluminum bowl, did not sanitize. Provided handout on proper warewashing.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken above peeled onions in walk-in cooler -small container of raw shell eggs sitting on cut carrots and celery in make table. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. -facility received new menus offering Crab Wontons. Product is made in house with imitation crab only. Operator is correcting menus by hand to Krab Wontons. **Corrected On-Site**
52-03-4
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. -blank form left on prior inspection. Provided new Employee Reporting Agreement in Chinese, both operators read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler floor near door rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink, fryers and bbq. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -to container with no handle in sauce in steam table.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile out of place leaving large gap in ceiling in back room where chicken is cooling. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
43
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
18
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken on top racks above wontons, won ton wrappers in upright reach-in freezer. Operator moved products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg rolls 45, raw shrimp 45 less than 1 hour. Sitting above top of pans in cook line reach-in cooler. Product moved into reach-in cooler below for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at kitchen hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic to go containers with no handle in bulk dry goods on shelf by back door.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -operator eating in kitchen at start of inspection.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled throughout facility. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk-in cooler walls and ceiling soiled, walk-in cooler fan cover soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -salamander interior soiled with old food debris. -walk-in cooler shelves and shelf covers soiled with food, mold-like growth. -grease build up on exterior of cooking equipment. -exterior of white freezer soiled by handle.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -pan of flour on bottom shelf next to 3 compartment sink not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was No 1 Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at No 1 Chinese Food on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at No 1 Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at No 1 Chinese Food.
How does No 1 Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
No 1 Chinese Food most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has No 1 Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at No 1 Chinese Food have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at No 1 Chinese Food 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 No 1 Chinese Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, No 1 Chinese Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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