CHINA 1 TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

Name: CHINA 1 TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
Address: 2261 34 ST S UNIT 2261, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33711, US
Rating: 80.4

2261 34 ST S UNIT 2261, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33711

License #6216649

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80.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CHINA 1 TAKE OUT RESTAURANT in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 3 critical, 7 major, 35 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 20, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside container identified as sugar.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water located in bottom of reach-in cooler across from cook line
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance stored on floor in front of three compartment sink. Operator identified item as sugar. Discussed with operator to label item.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottoms of reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer heavily soiled with old food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in front of three compartment sink. Discussed with operator proper storage.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cut and frozen pork stored in standing reach-in freezer stored uncovered. Cut beef and tofu stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food and food identified for the operators dog stored in multiple cold holding units in establishment not properly identified or segregated.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside multiple reach-in freezers located throughout establishment.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Prepared raw chicken wings and container of sugar stored on floor in kitchen. Discussed with operator to relocate items.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open tofu located in walk-in cooler not date marked after opening and held over 24 hours.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside multiple reach-in freezers located throughout establishment.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in front of three compartment sink. Discussed with operator proper storage.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water located in bottom of reach-in cooler across from cook line
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Prepared raw chicken wings and container of sugar stored on floor in kitchen. Discussed with operator to relocate items.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open tofu located in walk-in cooler not date marked after opening and held over 24 hours.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside container identified as sugar.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food and food identified for the operators dog stored in multiple cold holding units in establishment not properly identified or segregated.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cut and frozen pork stored in standing reach-in freezer stored uncovered. Cut beef and tofu stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottoms of reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer heavily soiled with old food debris.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager Le Chen expired 4/30/2026. No other certified food managers at establishment.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white granular substance stored on floor in front of three compartment sink. Operator identified item as sugar. Discussed with operator to label item.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Establishment was thawing frozen raw chicken wings in standing water at the three compartment sink. Advised management on proper thawing techniques. Manager began running cool water onto chicken to thaw.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 via email to operator.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handle to walk-in cooler soiled with buildup on debris
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment and utensils stored in hand wash sink at West side of kitchen. Manager removed items.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled on reach-in cooler at cook line
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Broken measuring cup with no handle used as scoop in rice container. Manager removed.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items not stored inverted on shelves across from cook line.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of sugar stored in old soy sauce bucket not properly labeled. Manager labeled container during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of tea prepared onsite stored on floor inside plastic bucket inside walk-in cooler.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler across from cook line in poor repair. Dripping water observed inside a baking sheet st the bottom of the unit. Unit is being held together by tape to keep door shut.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Discussed with manager to keep dumpster lid closed.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To-go backs used to hold various raw proteins throughout freezer cold holding units.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above reach-in cooler and prep table at cook line. Manager relocated item.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer on cookline soiled with food debris.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above sauces on right side of walk-in cooler. Manager relocated chicken to the bottom shelf for storage next to shell eggs.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided a choking poster via email to operator.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and egg rolls not date marked inside walk-in cooler. Discussed date marking with manager.

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