CHINA ONE

Name: CHINA ONE
Address: 12189 MERCADO DRIVE, VENICE, FL, 34293, US
Rating: 64.8

12189 MERCADO DRIVE, VENICE, FL 34293

License #6805861

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64.8 Grade F / 100

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CHINA ONE in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 7 critical, 8 major, 7 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are in the official DBPR report at myfloridalicense.com.

Administrative complaint recommended
[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 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
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25
[12B-07-4] 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.
[31A-09-4] 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.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chic stored on floor during process of cleaning and cutting it.
[11-26-1] 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.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment by mop sink area. Repeat from last inspection 2-19-25
[27-16-4] 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.

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