CHINA ONE
130 N LIME AVENUE, Sarasota FL 34237 · 941.373.1753
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $3,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025067369 | Aug 14, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2023064452 | Sep 28, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $800 |
| 7--2022007233 | Jan 27, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2015013393 | Mar 12, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | $1,600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over rehydrated noodles in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the chicken.
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 and the three compartment sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining several shelves in the kitchen. Owner removed the cardboard.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 9 ceiling tiles in the kitchen showing water damage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the walk in cooler soiled.
Food stored on floor. Several containers of soy sauce and fry oil stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Builder up of ice in the stand up walk in freezer next to the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All hand wash sinks in the establishment soiled. Bakers rack in the kitchen soiled. All dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled. Shelves in the walk in cooler soiled.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain medicine and bandages steroid over the make table, Operator removed them.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back hand sink with dirty dishes inside.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops int he establishment. Operator removed some.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted in the establishment.
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.
Aug 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls used as scoops. Operator removed them.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves.
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.
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.
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.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed their grease trap covered in grease going onto the pad around it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wiping cloth stored under their cutting board. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food debris build up on the fryers.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables. Operator moved the beef.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked noodles in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the noodles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for multiple foods. Operator removed them.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves. Operator removed the cardboard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the owner working with no hair restraint. Observed him putting one on.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at two of the sinks. Operator placed some there.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple food contact shelves in the establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator cooking food without a hair restraint. Operator placed one on.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up behind the cook line.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs on two of the sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food-grade bags in contact with food in the hallway reach in freezer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the establishment. Operator labeled the bottles.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator cooking food without a hair restraint. Operator put on a hat.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line hood filters.
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.
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.
Sep 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of black debris on all reach in cooler handles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food and oil on the floor throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sings throughout the building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on all equipment on the cook line.
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.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
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