NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT
38 E MAIN ST, Apopka FL 32703 · 407-814-0001
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach under 3 compartment sink -1 live roach above mop sink in kitchen -1 live roach between wood boards used for rice bag storage -6 live roaches in plastic wrap box on rear prep table
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026025087 | Apr 8, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2023030098 | May 16, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2021007681 | Feb 4, 2021 | Jul 2, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2020055470 | Nov 18, 2020 | Jun 7, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2016031712 | Jun 27, 2016 | Aug 16, 2016 | $400 |
| 4--2016028379 | Jun 2, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | $600 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to sink by back door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle to rice cooker broken Gaskets to deep freezer at entrance of kitchen torn
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of walk-in-cooler
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor in walk-in-cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of 2 door freezer in kitchen is soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Seasoning stored in soy sauce bucket
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp defrosting in standing water
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by dry storage rack by back door
Apr 9, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor tile in front of walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. -multiple food buckets stored on floor throughout
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. -rear door
Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler
Apr 8, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach under 3 compartment sink -1 live roach above mop sink in kitchen -1 live roach between wood boards used for rice bag storage -6 live roaches in plastic wrap box on rear prep table
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor tile in front of walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. -multiple food buckets stored on floor throughout
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cook line cooler seals soiled -exterior of food storage containers
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -rear door screen not 16 inch -front door open
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. -rear door
Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Numerous food items stored in to go bags in deep freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat shrimp
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No date marking on any foods from previous day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 72°; sitting on cooks line, moved to walk-in-cooler KRAB sticks sitting on dry goods shelf defrosting, moved to walk-in-cooler
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
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 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. Owner has paperwork, no signatures
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-cooler
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Numerous discarded boxes outside back door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler heavily soiled on cooks line Hoods soiled Exterior of rice cooker by back door soiled Exterior of flour bin soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Deep freezer soiled with food debris Interior of upright cooler heavily soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen won tons defrosting at room temperature, moved to walk-in-cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by hand sink by back door Wall soiled behind dry storage rack Wall at mop sink soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin soiled
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust throughout kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind cooing equipment
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by walk-in-cooler
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food buckets soiled Exterior of 2 door freezer in kitchen soiled
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink by back door is backed up
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit on cooks line - food not at proper temp, thermometer reading 59
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/ towel after washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ready to eat shrimp 56f, diced cooked pork 59f, Sprouts 62f; raw poultry 59; less than 4 hours, operator placed on ice for immediate temperature recovery
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hand at 3 compartment sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board line heavy black marks
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at every hand sink in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit on cooks line - food not at proper temp, thermometer reading 59°
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards on cooks line heavy cut marks
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees cooks line no hair restrains while cooking foods
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup under cooking equipment
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container holding foods in unit cracked
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and shrimp in buckets on floor Sauces in buckets on floor Cooking oil on floor
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Pile of garbage sitting out back door
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 door freezer in kitchen - exterior soiled Container holding flour soiled Hoods soiled Side of fryers soiled Containers holding dry goods soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door upright freezer in kitchen soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen food sitting in buckets of water
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout entire kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under fryers and cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in walk-in-cooler over ready to eat sauces
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 raw beef and Swai in upright freezer in kitchen
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. New owner took over November 2nd, 2023, operator has no employee training for any employees
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. Provided operator with handout
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous foods in walk-in-cooler not dated
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout entire kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under fryers and cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, rice scoop in water 65°; operator discarded water
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. To hand-sink at entrance to kitchen and public restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, upright freezer in kitchen soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next to ice cream and raw chicken in reach in freezer on cook line.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of stand up freezer by mop sink.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepared 7-16-23.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of walk-in cooler door damaged. Gaskets on Reach in cooler doors on cook damaged.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Spoon stored underneath wd-40 on storage shelf.
Light not functioning. At hood system.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cook line.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop at back door.
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.