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CHINA ONE

4556 SW HERITAGE CIR STE 107, Lake City FL 32024 · 386-752-0666

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2200669
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to handle cooked noodles without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over soy sauce in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on pans on top of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: noodles (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated noodles placed out 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed noodles inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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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 training for the one employee employed.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of beef stored on cook line floor. Operator placed beef on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Open bag of rice stored on shelf in front of walk-in cooler. Manager closed bag during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table across from three compartment sink. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef to another shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scope in bulk container of rice. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Square cutting board grooved.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Freezer doors with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Container of chicken on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over ready-to-eat cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cabbage to top shelf.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table next to rice cookers, not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator moved to sani-bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small square cutting board grooved.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Freezer doors with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor at cookline. Operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table, not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator moved to sani-bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from mixing starch with raw chicken to sealing lids on ready-to-eat sauces. Inspector stopped and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Freezer doors with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Freezer doors with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork made yesterday in walk-in cooler not date marked. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Freezer doors with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. Wall fan guard with dust accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of "cleaner" per operator with no label. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Freezer doors with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. Wall fan guard with dust accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.