AMY'S CHINA ONE
1537 S HIGHLAND AVENUE, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727.449.9758
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce on counter 62 F under 1 hours - manager moved to walk in cooler - discussed with manager food storage and temperature monitoring
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026014131 | Feb 12, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Herbal medicines in different language stored next to peanuts on cookline. Operator removed from cookline.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black and clear garbage bags used to line storage bins. Food stored in thank you bags in walk in and reach in freezer. Nonfood food grade containers in reach in coolers and used for dry storage and food preparation of BBQ pork.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator moved noodles over eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board on cookline and on wire shelves stained.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front handwash sink had hot water turned off. Operator turned hot water on.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go bowl with no handle used as scoop in container of white powder substance. Operator removed container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline and wire shelf near 3 compartment sink grooved.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not identified and stored over food to be served to the public. Operator placed label on food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet, keys and hand lotion stored over reach in cooler on cookline. Operator removed from cookline.
Food stored on floor. Containers of BBQ pork and oil stored on floor during preparation. Operator placed on soda crates.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between reach in cooler and prep table on cookline. Operator relocated.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill stored over bags of sugar on wire rack. Operator removed drill from shelf.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils not stored with the handles up on self service counter.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Bulk food containers in dry storage area lined with non food grade bags -frozen food stored with direct contact with non-food grade bags in front counter area
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen beef in opened bag stored with French fries in freezer in front counter area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by large pots in dishwashing area. Manager relocated pots.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Containers stored in handwash sink in dishwasher area. Manager removed container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and other personal items on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Frozen pork in freezer stored in oyster sauce can -Frozen Single use water bottles used for cooling. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. -Frozen pork not covered in walk-in freezer -Washed produce not covered in walk-in cooler
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on lid of freezer. Reviewed with manager.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered. Reviewed with manager
Utensils in poor condition. -Bowls chipped at cook line. Manager discarded bowls - Food containers chipped on shelf in walk in cooler - manager discarded containers
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk in freezer and freezer chest in front line area. Reviewed with manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pots in front of hand wash sink in dishwashing area. Reviewed with manager, hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Manager removed pots
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids and employ cans stored inside hand wash sinks in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks is for washing hands only. Manager removed items.
Nonfood-contact surface ( walk in cooler shelves) soiled with food debris - soiled gaskets at cook line - dusty floor fan in front line area - soiled shelves at cook line. Reviewed with manager.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager l
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Reviewed with manager.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep table and cooler. Employee moved knife to dishwashing area
Reach-in cooler interior top section and bottom section /shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line Inside rim of rice cookers soiled with food debris. Reviewed with manager.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line. Reviewed with manager.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Container of vinegar reused and cut to use as a scoop. Reviewed with operator.
Stored food ( cut chicken, cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Eggs rolls not covered in walk in cooler ( container has openings on sides ). Reviewed with manager food storage for safety.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reviewed with manager.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce on counter 62 F under 1 hours - manager moved to walk in cooler - discussed with manager food storage and temperature monitoring
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Used cans and bucket in front of of hand wash sink in dishwashing area - discussed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated items
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in back kitchen hand wash sink - discussed with manager that hand wash sinks are for washing hands only - manager removed scoop
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.no date trainings on SafeStaff certificate
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bucket under front counter hand wash sink
Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler - discussed with manager food storage - manager covered food
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf located near 3 compartment sink cans dented at seal. a. Two #10 can of baby corn b. #10 can of ketchup
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging above 3 compartment sink not labeled. Operator labeled bottle with correct name.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle used as scoop in flour located on dry-storage shelf near 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf located near 3 compartment sink cans dented at seal not segregated. a. Two #10 can of baby corn b. #10 can of ketchup Operator segregated cans.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf in dish area has rust surface.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor underneath cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup reach-in freezer located near front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler doors located near front counter soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior located on cook line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.