CHINA 1

Name: CHINA 1
Address: 1192 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE, FL, 34292, US
Rating: 32.1

1192 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE, FL 34292

License #6804587

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

32.1 Grade F / 100

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October 7, 2026 · 15 findings · 5 critical

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CHINA 1 in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 16 critical, 4 major, 29 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the reach in freezer.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in freezer with no door handle. Observed a reach in freezer unable to close without the aid of a stick.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The operator properly stored the wet cloth.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in the public unisex bathroom.
[35B-01-4] Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[22-12-5] Metal digital stem-type thermometer soiled.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor in dry storage. The operator removed the roach
[33-38-4] No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the dry storage area.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator stated the above foods have been held for 1 hour.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed packaged uncooked rice stored near a handwashing sink exposed to splash.
[08A-17-6] 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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in freezer with no door handle. Both raw foods had been removed from the original packaging.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of vegetable oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed a box of uncooked rice sticks stored in the floor in the back storage area.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cough drops on a shelf above the to go prep table. The operator properly stored the cough drops.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of ketchup. Operator segregated the cans for return.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked pork, and cooked egg rolls prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
[35B-03-4] Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine stored on a shelf with spices in the storage area. The operator properly stored the medicine.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with raw pork. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over chili oil in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken was cooked approximately 2 hours prior. The operator placed the chicken the walk in cooler.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.