Inspection Report

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CHINA ONE

12189 MERCADO DRIVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3610034
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10897337
DBPR license6805861

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment by mop sink area. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink in back of kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by food bin and plastic container in sink. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25. Operator had blank copies in Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association training books that he had staff complete at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed the following items not dated in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer all prepared more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement: cut meats and chicken, cooked seafood, cooked noodles and dumplings. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink by dish area has no hot water.

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chic stored on floor during process of cleaning and cutting it.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 6:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.