CHINA ONE
12189 MERCADO DRIVE · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap in prep sink. **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper used as liner for crab rangoons. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticides by back door and in mop sink. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs sit on top of sliced carrots in reach-in-cooler. Observed raw chicken over cut vegetables in walk-in-cooler. Repeat 8-29-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop sale two cracked shell egg in container of shell eggs at cooks line. Operator disposed of eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fresh chopped garlic in oil at 80F at cooks line. Garlic had been out for 2.5 hours as per employee statement. Operator voluntarily disposed of garlic. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 12
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink in back of kitchen next to handwashing sink. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 8-29-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed fresh chopped garlic in oil at 80F at cooks line. Garlic had been out for 2.5 hours as per employee statement. Operator voluntarily disposed of garlic. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed both handwashing sinks in kitchen blocked with dirty dishes. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinse out plastic cup used for soy sauce in handwashing sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat8-29-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 8-29-24 **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut vegetables and meat in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 8-29-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice bin and potato starch bag. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Fan cover in walk-in-cooler soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of shrimp on floor in walk-in-cooler under racks. Repeat 8-29-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, sauces, chicken and pork in walk-in-cooler not covered or protected. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:16 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.