NO 1 CHINESE FOOD

Name: NO 1 CHINESE FOOD
Address: 2400 SW COLLEGE RD #105, OCALA, FL, 34471, US
Rating: 83.5

2400 SW COLLEGE RD #105, OCALA, FL 34471

License #5201726

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83.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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NO 1 CHINESE FOOD in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 5 critical, 2 major, 19 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 18, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach-in cooler across from cook line soiled with old food debris. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use gallon jug used to scoop rice.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in back of kitchen dusty.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and bag stored on shelf next to walk-in cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour on shelf next to walk-in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on cook line floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of containers stored on dry storage shelf along wall next to kitchen reach-in freezers soiled with old food debris. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over noodles in reach-in freezer next to kitchen dry storage shelf. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tubes of JB weld stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed JB weld during inspection.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Egg rolls and chicken stored in containers lined with menus in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel stored on prep table across from cook line fryers. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle for hand washing sink across from back door doesnt turn.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in back of kitchen.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Egg rolls stored on top shelf of walk-in cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. Shelf above three compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove: pork (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated pork placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved pork to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line warmer: cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cabbage placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cabbage to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Top of back door to kitchen.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back of kitchen, 78F.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Container for egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers lined with menus.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on cook line floor.
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lid for container of rice next to walk-in cooler.

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