Sebring, Highlands County

CHINA ONE

3218 US H WY 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24305379

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs above green peppers in the walk in cooler on the shelf, owner moved eggs to bottom shelf and observed raw shrimp over ketchup in reach in cooler on the cook line, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24305376

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container lid in hand wash sink by front counter, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24305373

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink by front counter with no hot water. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24305374

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in food preparation area, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24305377

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24305375

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris in the reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

35B-09-4

Detail 24305378

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn on door at back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 24305380

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed sink next to mop sink in the kitchen is leaking from the pipe.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23934424

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs above ready to eat celery, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23934415

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink by front counter has no hot water.

14-01-5

Detail 23934425

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the broccoli in the prep area, operator moved it. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23934423

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with a torn gasket.

29-09-4

Detail 23934419

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink the cold water handle is missing.

36-11-4

Detail 23934416

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed loose floor tiles in front of 3-compartment sink in back of kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23934422

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce on the floor by reach in freezer, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23934417

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in the reach in cooler on the cook line are soiled and hoods are soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

35B-09-4

Detail 23934421

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back screen door with a hole in it.

42-03-5

Detail 23934414

Basic - 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. Observed a container of seasoning on top of a tool box, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23934420

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pans of egg rolls and chicken in the reach in cooler not properly covered, operator placed covers on them. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23934418

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops in the empty mop bucket not air drying correctly.

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-03-5

Detail 23719588

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the eggs were stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Owner placed the eggs in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23719584

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Owner stated the pork was cooked on 4/19. Owner placed a date mark on the pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 23719586

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line the shelves under preparation tables in the kitchen. Owner removed the cardboard. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23719589

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of rice and soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Owner placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23719585

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer behind the condenser.

23-03-4

Detail 23719583

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the chest freezer next to the cook line soiled. Storage racks in the walk in cooler soiled.

35B-03-4

Detail 23719582

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 23719587

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and beef thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Owner placed the chicken and beef in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 23478857

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Operator signed form and will have all other sign. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 23358247

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Shan Hai Zhao expired 5/16/24- Serve Safe. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23358244

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 23358243

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Time Extended

35B-09-4

Detail 23358245

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door in back of kitchen torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23358246

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted and in poor condition. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Time Extended

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 23357328

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in non-food grade to go bags in reach in freezer, operator removed placed in correct bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23357332

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer raw beef over peas and vegetables, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23357325

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken was stored over celery in the walk in cooler, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23357321

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in dining area approximately 25 rodent droppings. By the wall on the floor and on boxes and on tables. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23357326

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Shan Hai Zhao expired 5/16/24- Serve Safe. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23357324

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23357323

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and prepared egg rolls not date marked in walk in cooler. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23357327

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23357331

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the dining area food on the floor, throughout the kitchen containers of soy sauce on floor, and in walk in cooler boxes of fresh produce on the floor. Warning

35B-09-4

Detail 23357329

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door in back of kitchen torn. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23357330

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23357322

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted and in poor condition. Warning

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22475675

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in sink basin at front counter/ cookline handsink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22475673

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee with no responsibility reporting form. Form read and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22475674

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

14-05-4

Detail 22475672

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom of prep tables at kitchen. Seasonings and equipment stored on shelves on cardboard.

14-69-4

Detail 22475676

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer and in chest freezer.

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 22118084

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored under prep table beside bag of dried sweet rice. Manager removed bleach to warewash area. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22118080

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back handsink at warewash area.

08B-47-4

Detail 22118081

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.observed bag of raw carrots stored on sheet pan placed under shelving in walk-in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 22118086

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk-in freezer with ice buildup behind condenser and on floor under condenser. Observed ice buildup in reach in chest freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22118085

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed large amount of grease and food debris in handsink at warewash area.

08B-12-5

Detail 22118083

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open flour container in shelving at dry storage across from back door.

42-01-4

Detail 22118082

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

14-15-4

Detail 21721228

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.

08A-04-5

Detail 21721229

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21721230

Intermediate - 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 by inspector via email. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21721234

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation,employee added hat. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 21721233

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

14-69-4

Detail 21721231

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 21721232

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.provided by inspector via email.

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-45-4

Detail 21491233

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without using 3 steps. Wash and rinse only, no sanitizer step. Explained to manager who set up 3bay correctly and had dishes rehashed. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21491228

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of noodles in reachin placed on top of well and unable to benefit from cold hold unit temperature. Manager stated that the foods were there less than one hour and placed in bottom of unit in order to cool to 41F within 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21491232

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under back storage shelving.

23-03-4

Detail 21491231

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet handles and sink backsplash at front handsink soiled with old debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 21491229

Basic - Stored food not covered.large container of egg rolls not covered in walk-in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 21491230

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 21064490

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw shrimp over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21064487

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed closed container of raw beef stored over containers of cooked chicken in reach in cooler at front line. Manager switched cooked foods to top shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21064488

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

14-09-4

Detail 21064491

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

10-20-4

Detail 21064485

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator sent through dishwash.

14-33-4

Detail 21064486

Basic - Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on bottom shelves of prep table.

08B-12-5

Detail 21064489

Basic - Stored food not covered.Opened bags of flours stored open under open wire shelving at back dry storage. Operator closed bags. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21064492

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at front counter handsink.

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 20740106

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over dehydrated mushrooms at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20740105

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over noodles. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20740103

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical next to a bag of rice. Operator removed the toxic chemical from the food item. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20740109

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed multiple food items time marked with no written procedure. Emailed operator the written procedure.

02C-02-5

Detail 20740107

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls prepared on 12/18 at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20740104

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline.

08B-38-4

Detail 20740102

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice at dry storage area. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20740108

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar, and msg containers at cookline.