China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala

Last inspected:

2703 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
Overview

China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala has accumulated 226 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 55% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited consistently throughout this period, with recurring findings in employee health policy, chemical storage, handwashing, food contact surface sanitation, shell stock requirements, and time-as-control protocols. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A single disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. Recent inspection activity shows escalating enforcement: an October 2025 routine inspection found 33 violations and prompted a warning; a January 2026 complaint inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation; a March 2026 inspection cited 33 additional violations and triggered another administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 documented 14 violations—7 of them high-priority—including management awareness, chemical storage, handwashing, and employee health reporting failures, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
226Violations
0Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2021012186 $400.00 Jan 6, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections31 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala last inspected?
China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala had?
China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala find?
China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 7 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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.
Has China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala been fined?
China 1 Chinese Food in Ocala has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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