AMY'S CHINA ONE

Name: AMY'S CHINA ONE
Address: 1537 S HIGHLAND AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FL, 33756, US
Rating: 12.7

1537 S HIGHLAND AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FL 33756

License #6215375

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

12.7 Grade F / 100

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September 23, 2026 · 15 findings · 8 critical

Routine - Food

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AMY'S CHINA ONE in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 12.7 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 September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 15 critical, 13 major, 33 minor.

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Disposition: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Establishment lacks documented procedures for employee health reporting, response to vomiting/diarrhea events, or person-in-charge knowledge of foodborne illness.
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.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Employee personal items, cosmetics, or toiletries stored in or above food prep areas, food, or clean equipment.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.

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

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go bowl with no handle used as scoop in container of white powder substance. Operator removed container.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline and wire shelf near 3 compartment sink grooved.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not identified and stored over food to be served to the public. Operator placed label on food.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet, keys and hand lotion stored over reach in cooler on cookline. Operator removed from cookline.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Containers of BBQ pork and oil stored on floor during preparation. Operator placed on soda crates.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between reach in cooler and prep table on cookline. Operator relocated.
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill stored over bags of sugar on wire rack. Operator removed drill from shelf.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils not stored with the handles up on self service counter.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Herbal medicines in different language stored next to peanuts on cookline. Operator removed from cookline.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black and clear garbage bags used to line storage bins. Food stored in thank you bags in walk in and reach in freezer. Nonfood food grade containers in reach in coolers and used for dry storage and food preparation of BBQ pork.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator moved noodles over eggs.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board on cookline and on wire shelves stained.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front handwash sink had hot water turned off. Operator turned hot water on.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface ( walk in cooler shelves) soiled with food debris - soiled gaskets at cook line - dusty floor fan in front line area - soiled shelves at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager l
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Reviewed with manager .
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep table and cooler. Employee moved knife to dishwashing area
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior top section and bottom section /shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line Inside rim of rice cookers soiled with food debris. Reviewed with manager .
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Container of vinegar reused and cut to use as a scoop . Reviewed with operator .
[08B-12-5] Stored food ( cut chicken, cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler and walk in freezer . Eggs rolls not covered in walk in cooler ( container has openings on sides ) . Reviewed with manager food storage for safety .
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reviewed with manager .
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk in freezer and freezer chest in front line area . Reviewed with manager .
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pots in front of hand wash sink in dishwashing area. Reviewed with manager , hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager removed pots
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids and employ cans stored inside hand wash sinks in back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks is for washing hands only . Manager removed items .