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CHINA ONE

12189 MERCADO DRIVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3696691
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13683708
DBPR license6805861

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of over the counter medication on shelf at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed plastic nonfood-grade shipping containers from Publix used to store raw marinaded pork.

#10High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray bottles of pesticide in mop sink. Repeat from last inspection 3-11-26 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce. Repeat from last inspection 3-11-26 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw clam (that were stated to be staff food) or sprouts, sauces and prepared vegetables.

#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken chunks on counter at fry station at 57F. Employee stated chicken was removed from reach-in cooler 1.5 hour prior and then re chicken to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at cooks line soiled.

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at back of kitchen with utensils and plastic containers in it. Repeat from last inspection 3-11-26. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate02C-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 cut chicken, pork, cooked noodles and cooked dumplings all Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 3-11-26 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle containers used as scoops in rice, flour, sugar and cornstarch. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board at cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat from last inspection 3-11-26 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.

#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw clams that were stated to be employees food not marked and stored with restaurants food.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces and produce stored on floor in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 3-11-26 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of spices and nuts at cooks line not properly labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)

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