CHINESE NO 1 RESTAURANT
748 S US 1, S Vero Bch FL 32962 · 7949008
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Raw chicken over fish in reach in freezer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019050380 | Jul 31, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | $200 |
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 priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Burn spray on shelf above coolers improperly stored.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of water chestnuts dented on seam. Employee moved from storage
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In freezer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to cooked broccoli on cook line
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage area around mop sink and under dry goods and throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cases of raw chicken. Operator moved
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in chopped onions in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above cook line coolers have build up
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough drops with to go silver ware
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fried cheese sticks in upright freezer. Raw chicken over cut onions in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk rice bin
Clean plastic buckets stored next to handwash sink not inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Food stored on floor. Frozen meats sitting in plastic buckets on floor in kitchen
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Utensil stored between cardboard box used to cut chicken
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. various frozen meats sitting on floor in plastic buckets
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed mushrooms over pre-portioned sauces in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in walk in cooler
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands and used rag to dry hands. Educated manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in pot at 68f. Advised to move to walk in to rapid chill. Operator states chicken was sitting out for 45 minutes. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Pork 44-46f in cook line cooler. Manager states they had out of cooler recently. Moved to walk in to rapid chill. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a bowl in steak container and bulk bins
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of cooler
Floor Drain cover(s) missing. At 3 bay sink
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Stored food not covered. Cooked rice in walk in cooler. Bulk bin lids are not tightly covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw meat thawing in sink in standing water. Operator turned on faucet
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet rags on counter.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in reach in freezer being stored in shopping bags
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. Raw chicken over fish in reach in freezer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In steak on cooks line
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in freezer
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil Sauce in walk in cooler
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Whole fish in standing water no longer frozen, advised to move to cooler or under running water
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink dirty
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date labels on clean containers
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags are being used to store food in freezer
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. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach in freezer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Burner spray on prep table with single service utensils
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by fan. Operator moved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Frozen squid sitting in pan partially frozen. Operator moved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white freezer on end of cook line has ice buildup
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use knife and cutting board is being stored on card board box on prep table. Knife is being stored between box and cutting board when not in use. Advised operator to remove box and sanitize.
Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler
Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Cut chicken
Jan 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
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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. Frozen chicken over frozen beef and pork. Reach in freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, shrimp,chicken and egg rolls walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing chicken boxes for other food. Educated operator
Stored food not covered. Salt sugar flour cornstarch
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Went to store in plaza to get correct sanitizer.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black bag covering cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. Non food grade drill used for mixing sauces.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In both white upright freezers raw beef over pork and raw chicken over raw beef. Raw chicken over cheese wontons
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. One cooked kept touching face mask without removing gloves and touched clean dishes. Other cook cutting broccoli went to 3 bay sink to rinse off gloves and went to wok area to prepare orders.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, wontons egg rolls made Monday added the dates at the time of inspection.
Containers with Lids where corn starch and flour stored not tightly covered.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee with soiled apron.
Jug of oil stored in a location that is exposed to splash under hand sink on the cook line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use and used to make ice to place in cooler to keep cooler cold per operator.
Unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food clean cut vegetables and sauces in the walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sesame seeds.
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.