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NO 1 CHINESE FOOD

2400 SW COLLEGE RD #105, Ocala FL 34471 · 352.237.0909

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS5201726
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.

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. Inspector provided a digital copy.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2016042413Sep 9, 2016Oct 5, 2016$1,000
5--2015035243Aug 5, 2015Sep 10, 2015$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Egg rolls and chicken stored in containers lined with menus in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers.
High priority/14-86-1/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over noodles in reach-in freezer next to kitchen dry storage shelf. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tubes of JB weld stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed JB weld during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach-in cooler across from cook line soiled with old food debris. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in back of kitchen dusty.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and bag stored on shelf next to walk-in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on cook line floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of containers stored on dry storage shelf along wall next to kitchen reach-in freezers soiled with old food debris. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use gallon jug used to scoop rice.
Basic/25-32-4
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
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour on shelf next to walk-in cooler.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
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Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Container for egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers lined with menus.
High priority/14-15-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove: pork (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated pork placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved pork to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line warmer: cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cabbage placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cabbage to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back of kitchen, 78F.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Top of back door to kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle for hand washing sink across from back door doesn't turn.
Basic/29-09-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in back of kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on cook line floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lid for container of rice next to walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-13-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. Shelf above three compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Egg rolls stored on top shelf of walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel stored on prep table across from cook line fryers. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bowl containing personal raw fish stored on shelf directly above bag of carrots and box of cabbage inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed the raw fish from she,f during this inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on shelf in kitchen with containers of garlic powder. Manager removed bag from shelf during this inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single-use jug with handle cut into scoop on shelf in kitchen. Manager discarded the homemade scoop during this inspection.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 13, 2024Inspection 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. Duct tape used on wall seam behind fryers on cook line.
Basic/14-71-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter on cook line soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use milk container cut and used as a scoop.
Basic/25-32-4
Stored food not covered. Egg rolls not covered in reach in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee went multiple time outside t put away boxes and trash and then started working with cleaned containers and food. Inspector addressed situation.
High priority/12A-16-4
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed female employee rinsed dirty strainer and stored it with the clean utensils, no soap was applied, no sanitization occurred. Inspector instructed to set up triple sink, chlorine 50ppm.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler at the front line, raw chicken wings stored above cooked chicken, also in walk-in cooler, raw chicken wings above cooked pork, Manager stored all food properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, Cold holding: cabbage 48F, noodles 47F, per manager items were pulled out of walk-in cooler at 2:00pm. Manager adjusted cooler temperature. No other time temperature control for safety (TCS) inside cooler, Manager moved these two items to a different working cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the triple sink blocked by containers being stored inside sink, Manager moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler, egg rolls, pork, noodles and chicken no date marked, per manager all items were cooked between 01/03/24-01/05/24.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings at the cook line heavily soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, manager moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the cook line, observed cellphone on prep table next to food.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment with build up.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. At the end of the cook line, observed oil jug on floor under wok area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kiev's stored between reach-in cooler and prep tables.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At the end of the cook line, observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment, Cold holding equipment and exterior part of hood heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in cooler, observed cooked chicken stored inside cardboard box where raw chicken were stored. Manager removed chicken to a metal container.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler, egg rolls on top shelf not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers at the dry storage not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken wings stored above broccoli case, Manager moved and stored properly.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Inspector provided a digital copy.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, chicken no date marked, also in Walk-in cooler chicken, rice and egg rolls no date marked, per manager all items were prep 09/09/23.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. At the cook line, oil jug on floor, also in walk-in cooler observed multiple container with food not covered.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the cook line, knife between reach-in cooler and prep table, Employee moved to sink.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the cook line, hood filter heavily soiled with grease and dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed jug cut in half, also observed egg rolls stored inside cardboard box, Manager discarded.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the cook line, observed one wet cloth on cutting board, Manager moved to sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/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.