China 1 in Lake Butler
711 E Main St, Lake Butler, FL 32054
China 1 in Lake Butler has accumulated 148 violations across 23 inspections since April 2022, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, proper hand/arm washing violations in 7 inspections, time as control violations in 6 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on August 6, 2025 documented 24 violations including multiple high-priority findings for employee health policy, time as control, chemical storage, and handwashing facilities, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. An administrative complaint was recommended following the February 17, 2025 inspection, which also cited employee health policy and proper hand/arm washing violations among other high-priority findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 6, 2025
China 1 in Lake Butler: Comparison to Union County Averages
China 1 in Lake Butler: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China 1 in Lake Butler: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China 1 in Lake Butler last inspected?
- China 1 in Lake Butler was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China 1 in Lake Butler?
- The most frequently cited violations at China 1 in Lake Butler are: Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has China 1 in Lake Butler had?
- China 1 in Lake Butler has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China 1 in Lake Butler find?
- China 1 in Lake Butler was most recently inspected on August 6, 2025 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China 1 in Lake Butler ever been shut down?
- No, China 1 in Lake Butler has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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