Chiefland, Levy County

CHINA 1 CHIEFLAND

2165 NW 11TH DRIVE, Chiefland, FL 32626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Feb 11, 2026
City
Chiefland
County
Levy
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 24364639

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pan containing cooked noodles labeled "1/29" inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the label was old and the noodles were cooked the previous day, then added the proper date mark during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 24364636

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line top of prep table around rice warmer at cookline. Manager removed and discarded the cardboard during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24364637

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-02-4

Detail 24364642

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In-use utensils stored on top of absorbent cardboard at cookline. Manager removed and discarded the cardboard during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24364638

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving on several racks inside walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.

16-46-4

Detail 24364635

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date labels stuck to sides of three pans on clean dish rack.

42-03-5

Detail 24364640

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. Bucket containing tools stored on top of and beside restaurant food and single-use takeout boxes. Manager removed the tools from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24364641

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing frozen pork thawing at room temperature on top of freezer in back of kitchen. Manager moved the pork into the cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24364634

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor beside three-compartment sink. Manager removed the bucket from the floor during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 24006321

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Pans containing cooked chicken lined with takeout menus. Employee transferred the chicken into another pan during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24006324

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Wrapped portions of raw beef stored on shelf directly above packaged frozen noodles inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection. 2. Container of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above fully-cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24006328

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed bucket from sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24006326

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label on three-compartment sink. Manager added proper label during this inspection.

36-37-5

Detail 24006323

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 24006322

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen, near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 24006327

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area in back of kitchen. 2. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below handwash sink near water heater. 3. One dead roach on floor in kitchen on backside of refrigerated make-table. Manager swept all during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24006319

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids on dumpster behind building left open.

36-50-4

Detail 24006320

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under and around equipment along walls in kitchen soiled with dirt and/or debris. 2. Windowsills and behind window blinds in lobby soiled with cobwebs and/or debris.

14-06-4

Detail 24006325

Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wooden shelf in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 23936201

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pans containing raw chicken stored on shelf above packages of frozen noodles and raw shrimp inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. An employee rearranged the items in the freezer during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23936200

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing red degreaser stored on edge of compartment in three-compartment sink, above chicken. Manager moved the spray bottle to the floor during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23936197

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by large bucket stored inside handwash sink. 2. Handwash sink at end of cookline blocked by plastic inside handwash sink. Inspector had manager unblock both sinks during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 23936196

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Pan containing fully-cooked chicken lined with cardboard. Inspector had manager discard the cardboard during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23936195

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23936198

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One missing ceiling tile in kitchen, near walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23936202

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic pan containing pork stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed pan on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 23936199

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf constructed with unsealed wood in kitchen, beside three-compartment sink.

06-01-5

Detail 23936203

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature inside three-compartment sink. Inspector had manager turn on running water over the chicken to continue to thaw. Corrected On-Site

May 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

29-34-4

Detail 23540957

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at black hose connection beside prep sink near cookline.

31A-11-4

Detail 23540960

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed bucket from handwash sink before washing hands. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23540964

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing soap missing label hanging from handwash sink at cookline. Manager added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23540963

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle stored down inside bag of rice in back of kitchen. Manager removed bowl from bag of rice during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23540959

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23540958

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Nine dead roaches on floor behind reach-in freezer near cookline. 2. Two dead roaches on floor beside reach-in cooler at cookline. 3. Six dead roaches on sticky trap on floor in kitchen at front counter. 4. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below prep sink near cookline. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23540967

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board at refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed phone from area during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23540962

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen beside three-compartment sink manager removed jug from floor during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23540966

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Top of reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler soiled with black substance. Manager sprayed and wiped down top of freezer during this inspection. 2. Bottom shelf of prep table in center of kitchen soiled with food debris. Handle and gaskets on reach-in cooler door in back of kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23540961

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open. Manager closed lid during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 23540965

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents in lobby soiled with rust. 2. Floor below fryers and cookline soiled with food debris. 3. Wall behind fryers soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 23353606

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pills stored on shelf above refrigerated are-table at cookline. Manager removed pill bottle from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23353607

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23353604

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans containing raw chicken wings and raw beef stored on shelf directly above buckets containing sauce. Manager moved raw chicken and beef to another shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23353615

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan at cookline near fryer: chicken (89F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the chicken was cooked approximately 15 minutes prior and placed it back into the fryer to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23353605

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket lid stored inside handwash sink in back of kitchen. Inspector removed lid from handwash sink before washing hands. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 23353609

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Unfolded soda boxes lining table in back of kitchen.

36-37-5

Detail 23353614

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23353613

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table at cookline near cutting board. Manager removed drink from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23353610

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Carton of employee's personal milk stored on shelf directly above pan containing chicken intended for restaurant-use inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager moved the chicken to another cooler during this inspection.

40-06-5

Detail 23353612

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Eye glasses sitting on prep table beside cutting board near cookline. 2. Employee phone stored on top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed both items from prep areas during this inspection. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23353608

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer filters at cookline soiled with grease.

25-32-4

Detail 23353616

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing plastic bags that were previously used to store raw chicken to cover pans containing ready-to-eat chicken and ready-to-ear pork inside walk-in cooler. Inspector had employee removed and discard bags during this inspection and instructed manager to reheat the chicken to 165F before serving. Corrective Action Taken

36-50-4

Detail 23353611

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several water-stained ceiling tiles in kitchen.

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

14-15-4

Detail 22691576

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls stored inside a grocery bag inside reach-in freezer in kitchen near warewash sink. Employee placed egg rolls into a food grade bag during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-09-4

Detail 22691578

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Several spider webs with spiders on ceiling in back of kitchen near back door and dry storage area.

08A-05-6

Detail 22691574

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw pork stored on wire shelf above pan containing cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Pan of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on wire shelf above sauces inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed all raw foods to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-37-5

Detail 22691575

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22691577

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbud sitting on prep table in kitchen near cutting board. Employee reading glasses stored on shelf in kitchen above refrigerated make-table. Manager removed both from food prep areas during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 12

12A-29-4

Detail 22377093

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched chemical spray bottle on floor near prep sink, then continued to cut chicken without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work with food. Corrective Action Taken

08A-14-5

Detail 22377095

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken on pan stored on shelf above pan of cooked pork inside reach-in freezer near three-compartment sink. Pan of raw chicken wings stored on shelf above pan of cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler near fryers. Manager moved both to lower shelves during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22377096

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from hose connection in kitchen prep area near prep sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 22377094

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near prep area blocked by three large buckets. Inspector moved buckets away from handwash sink during this inspection.

31A-11-4

Detail 22377091

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning scrub brush stored inside handwash sink in prep area.

53B-01-5

Detail 22377097

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any current food handler training for food handlers in establishment. One employee working in kitchen who has been employed more than 60 days. Warning

53B-11-4

Detail 22377089

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. One certificate from Hospitality Resource Supply, Inc falsified. Inspector observed an erased completion date of "2019" altered to "2021" and whiteout covering the old expiration date with a new date overtop.

31B-06-4

Detail 22377087

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at handwash sink in prep area unable to dispense soap.

36-37-5

Detail 22377090

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.

33-11-4

Detail 22377088

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.

51-18-6

Detail 22377092

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager unable to locate previous inspection upon request.

14-17-4

Detail 22377086

Basic - Prep table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelving on lower shelf of prep table in center of kitchen.

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 21816210

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of "Pepto Bismol" stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler above vegetables. Employee removed bottle of medicine from cooler during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21816213

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pan of chicken stored above raw pork ribs inside reach-in freezer near back door. Employee placed chicken on the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21816209

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of bleach stored on shelf in dry storage area beside takeout bowls. Employee removed bleach from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21816211

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21816208

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

24-05-4

Detail 21816214

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls stored on shelf in kitchen above three-compartment sink not inverted. Manager inverted all bowls during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21816212

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table near cookline beside pork. Manager removed phone from prep table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21816215

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout bags stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee placed box of bags on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21816216

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bowl of frozen chicken thawing on edge of sink. Employee placed chicken inside walk-in cooler to continue thawing. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 21365111

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled money from customers and proceeded to place lids on take out containers without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21365106

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To go container stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21365109

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor behind kitchen reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21365104

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored above three compartment sink.

14-13-4

Detail 21365110

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Chicken stored on paper menu in container located in reach-in cooler across from fryers.

10-02-4

Detail 21365108

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on box across from fryer. Employee removed tongs and placed tongs in dish area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21365105

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler located across from stove. Walk-in cooler gasket. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21365107

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink. Employee placed item in bag. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 20949095

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in reach-in cooler across from fryer: chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler the previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 20949092

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from fryer: chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler the previous day.

02C-03-5

Detail 20949099

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item opened on 3/20/2022. Manager placed proper date on item. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20949094

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above walk-in cooler.

14-74-7

Detail 20949098

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from fryer, ambient temperature 46F.

36-01-4

Detail 20949097

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor on the side of the reach-in freezer at the front of the kitchen. Floor behind reach-in freezer closest to the back door.

23-03-4

Detail 20949100

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above stove greasy. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from stove.

33-16-4

Detail 20949093

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 20949096

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 20632473

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed the following items stored on the floor in the kitchen: Five gallon bucket of Soy Sauce, One gallon container of Distilled vinegar, four container of Frying oil

25-05-4

Detail 20632472

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed muiltiple boxes of single serve container stored inside employees bathroom.

29-11-4

Detail 20632471

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink continuous slow leaking from from faucet.