CHINA 1 CHIEFLAND
2165 NW 11TH DRIVE, Chiefland FL 32626 · 352-493-8099
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Several spider webs with spiders on ceiling in back of kitchen near back door and dry storage area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017033821 | Jul 11, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline handwash sink blocked by 5 gallon containers on floor. Manager moved containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels are front handwash sink. Manager placed towels at handwash sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth and cleanable
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezers
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan containing cooked noodles labeled "1/29" inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the label was old and the noodles were cooked the previous day, then added the proper date mark during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line top of prep table around rice warmer at cookline. Manager removed and discarded the cardboard during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In-use utensils stored on top of absorbent cardboard at cookline. Manager removed and discarded the cardboard during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving on several racks inside walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels stuck to sides of three pans on clean dish rack.
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. Bucket containing tools stored on top of and beside restaurant food and single-use takeout boxes. Manager removed the tools from the area during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing frozen pork thawing at room temperature on top of freezer in back of kitchen. Manager moved the pork into the cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor beside three-compartment sink. Manager removed the bucket from the floor during this inspection.
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Pans containing cooked chicken lined with takeout menus. Employee transferred the chicken into another pan during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Wrapped portions of raw beef stored on shelf directly above packaged frozen noodles inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. 2. Container of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above fully-cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed bucket from sink during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label on three-compartment sink. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen, near walk-in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area in back of kitchen. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below handwash sink near water heater. 3. One dead roach on floor in kitchen on backside of refrigerated make-table. Manager swept all during this inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Lids on dumpster behind building left open.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under and around equipment along walls in kitchen soiled with dirt and/or debris. 2. Windowsills and behind window blinds in lobby soiled with cobwebs and/or debris.
Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wooden shelf in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pans containing raw chicken stored on shelf above packages of frozen noodles and raw shrimp inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. An employee rearranged the items in the freezer during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing red degreaser stored on edge of compartment in three-compartment sink, above chicken. Manager moved the spray bottle to the floor during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by large bucket stored inside handwash sink. 2. Handwash sink at end of cookline blocked by plastic inside handwash sink. Inspector had manager unblock both sinks during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Pan containing fully-cooked chicken lined with cardboard. Inspector had manager discard the cardboard during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. One missing ceiling tile in kitchen, near walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Plastic pan containing pork stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed pan on a shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf constructed with unsealed wood in kitchen, beside three-compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature inside three-compartment sink. Inspector had manager turn on running water over the chicken to continue to thaw.
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at black hose connection beside prep sink near cookline.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed bucket from handwash sink before washing hands.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing soap missing label hanging from handwash sink at cookline. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle stored down inside bag of rice in back of kitchen. Manager removed bowl from bag of rice during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Nine dead roaches on floor behind reach-in freezer near cookline. 2. Two dead roaches on floor beside reach-in cooler at cookline. 3. Six dead roaches on sticky trap on floor in kitchen at front counter. 4. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below prep sink near cookline.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board at refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed phone from area during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen beside three-compartment sink manager removed jug from floor during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Top of reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler soiled with black substance. Manager sprayed and wiped down top of freezer during this inspection. 2. Bottom shelf of prep table in center of kitchen soiled with food debris. Handle and gaskets on reach-in cooler door in back of kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Manager closed lid during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents in lobby soiled with rust. 2. Floor below fryers and cookline soiled with food debris. 3. Wall behind fryers soiled with grease.
Nov 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pills stored on shelf above refrigerated are-table at cookline. Manager removed pill bottle from shelf during this inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans containing raw chicken wings and raw beef stored on shelf directly above buckets containing sauce. Manager moved raw chicken and beef to another shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan at cookline near fryer: chicken (89F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the chicken was cooked approximately 15 minutes prior and placed it back into the fryer to reheat to 165F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket lid stored inside handwash sink in back of kitchen. Inspector removed lid from handwash sink before washing hands.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Unfolded soda boxes lining table in back of kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table at cookline near cutting board. Manager removed drink from table during this inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Carton of employee's personal milk stored on shelf directly above pan containing chicken intended for restaurant-use inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager moved the chicken to another cooler during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Eye glasses sitting on prep table beside cutting board near cookline. 2. Employee phone stored on top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed both items from prep areas during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer filters at cookline soiled with grease.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing plastic bags that were previously used to store raw chicken to cover pans containing ready-to-eat chicken and ready-to-ear pork inside walk-in cooler. Inspector had employee removed and discard bags during this inspection and instructed manager to reheat the chicken to 165F before serving.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several water-stained ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Mar 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls stored inside a grocery bag inside reach-in freezer in kitchen near warewash sink. Employee placed egg rolls into a food grade bag during this inspection.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Several spider webs with spiders on ceiling in back of kitchen near back door and dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw pork stored on wire shelf above pan containing cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Pan of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on wire shelf above sauces inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed all raw foods to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbud sitting on prep table in kitchen near cutting board. Employee reading glasses stored on shelf in kitchen above refrigerated make-table. Manager removed both from food prep areas during this inspection.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched chemical spray bottle on floor near prep sink, then continued to cut chicken without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work with food.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken on pan stored on shelf above pan of cooked pork inside reach-in freezer near three-compartment sink. Pan of raw chicken wings stored on shelf above pan of cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler near fryers. Manager moved both to lower shelves during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from hose connection in kitchen prep area near prep sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near prep area blocked by three large buckets. Inspector moved buckets away from handwash sink during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning scrub brush stored inside handwash sink in prep area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any current food handler training for food handlers in establishment. One employee working in kitchen who has been employed more than 60 days.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. One certificate from Hospitality Resource Supply, Inc falsified. Inspector observed an erased completion date of "2019" altered to "2021" and whiteout covering the old expiration date with a new date overtop.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at handwash sink in prep area unable to dispense soap.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager unable to locate previous inspection upon request.
Prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelving on lower shelf of prep table in center of kitchen.
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