Clearwater, Pinellas County

AMY'S CHINA ONE

1537 S HIGHLAND AVENUE, Clearwater, FL 33756

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
3 High Priority
Feb 12, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 24368639

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Herbal medicines in different language stored next to peanuts on cookline. Operator removed from cookline. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 24368641

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black and clear garbage bags used to line storage bins. Food stored in thank you bags in walk in and reach in freezer. Nonfood food grade containers in reach in coolers and used for dry storage and food preparation of BBQ pork. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24368629

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator moved noodles over eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24368636

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board on cookline and on wire shelves stained.

27-16-4

Detail 24368631

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front handwash sink had hot water turned off. Operator turned hot water on. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24368634

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go bowl with no handle used as scoop in container of white powder substance. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24368633

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline and wire shelf near 3 compartment sink grooved.

08B-49-4

Detail 24368638

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not identified and stored over food to be served to the public. Operator placed label on food. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24368640

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet, keys and hand lotion stored over reach in cooler on cookline. Operator removed from cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24368632

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of BBQ pork and oil stored on floor during preparation. Operator placed on soda crates. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24368637

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between reach in cooler and prep table on cookline. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 24368630

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. Power drill stored over bags of sugar on wire rack. Operator removed drill from shelf. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 24368635

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils not stored with the handles up on self service counter.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 24042599

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Bulk food containers in dry storage area lined with non food grade bags -frozen food stored with direct contact with non-food grade bags in front counter area

08A-02-6

Detail 24042601

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen beef in opened bag stored with French fries in freezer in front counter area

31A-09-4

Detail 24042600

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by large pots in dishwashing area. Manager relocated pots. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24042595

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Containers stored in handwash sink in dishwasher area. Manager removed container. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24042596

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and other personal items on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line.

51-13-4

Detail 24042598

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24042603

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster

25-32-4

Detail 24042602

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Frozen pork in freezer stored in oyster sauce can -Frozen Single use water bottles used for cooling. Operator removed.

08B-12-5

Detail 24042597

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Frozen pork not covered in walk-in freezer -Washed produce not covered in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-71-4

Detail 23454713

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on lid of freezer . Reviewed with manager .

08B-49-4

Detail 23454712

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager

08B-12-5

Detail 23454714

Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered. Reviewed with manager

14-12-4

Detail 23454711

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Bowls chipped at cook line . Manager discarded bowls - Food containers chipped on shelf in walk in cooler - manager discarded containers Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 22983558

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk in freezer and freezer chest in front line area . Reviewed with manager .

31A-09-4

Detail 22983560

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pots in front of hand wash sink in dishwashing area. Reviewed with manager , hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager removed pots Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22983569

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids and employ cans stored inside hand wash sinks in back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks is for washing hands only . Manager removed items . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22983565

Basic - -Nonfood-contact surface ( walk in cooler shelves) soiled with food debris - soiled gaskets at cook line - dusty floor fan in front line area - soiled shelves at cook line . Reviewed with manager .

14-45-4

Detail 22983568

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler

08B-49-4

Detail 22983562

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .

13-03-4

Detail 22983570

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager l

08B-38-4

Detail 22983567

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Reviewed with manager .

10-17-4

Detail 22983563

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep table and cooler. Employee moved knife to dishwashing area Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22983559

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior top section and bottom section /shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line Inside rim of rice cookers soiled with food debris. Reviewed with manager .

14-33-4

Detail 22983564

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line . Reviewed with manager .

25-32-4

Detail 22983557

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Container of vinegar reused and cut to use as a scoop . Reviewed with operator .

08B-12-5

Detail 22983566

Basic - Stored food ( cut chicken, cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler and walk in freezer . Eggs rolls not covered in walk in cooler ( container has openings on sides ) . Reviewed with manager food storage for safety . Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22983561

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reviewed with manager .

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22639815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce on counter 62 F under 1 hours - manager moved to walk in cooler - discussed with manager food storage and temperature monitoring

31A-09-4

Detail 22639811

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Used cans and bucket in front of of hand wash sink in dishwashing area - discussed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times - manager relocated items Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22639812

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in back kitchen hand wash sink - discussed with manager that hand wash sinks are for washing hands only - manager removed scoop Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 22639814

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.no date trainings on SafeStaff certificate

41-17-4

Detail 22639813

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bucket under front counter hand wash sink Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22639810

Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler - discussed with manager food storage - manager covered food Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22218831

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf located near 3 compartment sink cans dented at seal. a. Two #10 can of baby corn b. #10 can of ketchup

41-17-4

Detail 22218829

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging above 3 compartment sink not labeled. Operator labeled bottle with correct name. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22218827

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle used as scoop in flour located on dry-storage shelf near 3 compartment sink.

14-09-4

Detail 22218826

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

08B-20-4

Detail 22218823

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf located near 3 compartment sink cans dented at seal not segregated. a. Two #10 can of baby corn b. #10 can of ketchup Operator segregated cans. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22218825

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf in dish area has rust surface.

08B-38-4

Detail 22218824

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor underneath cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 22218828

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup reach-in freezer located near front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 22218830

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler doors located near front counter soiled with food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 22218822

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.

22-16-4

Detail 22218821

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior located on cook line.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

11-02-5

Detail 21793981

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Printed for and discussed with operator exclusions and restrictions. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21793978

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle near front counter with yellow liquid inside not labeled. Operator labeled as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21793979

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Salamander oven interior in kitchen, between the fryer and wok station shows accumulation of debris on interior back wall.

08B-12-5

Detail 21793980

Basic - Stored food not covered. Portioned frozen chicken breasts in freezer were not covered. Operator covered chicken breasts. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 21303582

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented number five can of Soy Sauce.

14-31-5

Detail 21303588

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go plastic lettered bags used in food storage on the two door cooler near the front counter area. Repeat Violation

14-15-4

Detail 21303580

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard box used to hold crispy noodles. Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 21303585

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on threaded faucet in mop sink located by the rear exit door. Operator had plastic vacuum breaker and hooked up to mop sink faucet. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21303586

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warm rice holder shows accumulation of debris on interior. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21303591

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle as glass cleaner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-20-4

Detail 21303579

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One number five can of soy sauce dented on top seam.

12B-07-4

Detail 21303576

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf over the three door deli cooler. Employee moved to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21303578

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet, phone and keys stored on shelf of three door deli cooler. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21303584

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The cook with no hair restraint in kitchen on cook line. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21303583

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer near front counter has duct tape on interior of door lid. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21303581

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods show excessive accumulation of grease like material. Gaskets on three door deli cooler in kitchen shows accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21303577

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open in rear of establishment.

25-32-4

Detail 21303589

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service baking powder containers used throughout establishment. Reuse of egg cartons. Discussed with operator to discard and the possibility of spreading salmonella.

08B-12-5

Detail 21303590

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut onions and broccoli not covered in walk-in cooler. Employee covered the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21303575

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pee pods above cut broccoli. Discussed proper storage and had employee move to proper location for storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21303587

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves shows exterior rust in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 17Total: 26

12A-17-4

Detail 20840967

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee picked receipt off floor and then washed hands rubbing hands less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing procedures

14-31-5

Detail 20840966

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Printed bags used to store cooked pork in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 20840954

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over buckets of sauces in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage

03A-02-5

Detail 20840955

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to fryer: cooked chicken 43-46°F. Per operator it was brought up during Order rush. Operator placed in reach-in cooler. Top portion of triple door reach-in cooler: cooked sliced pork 40-46°F. Discussed with operator to cut portions Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20840957

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lotion stored on shelf above triple door reach-in cooler of cook line.

22-02-4

Detail 20840965

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on triple door reach-in cooler of cook line. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20840969

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler and three compartment sink has can and cut jug inside of it. Operator removed items. Handwash sink across walk-in cooler is blocked by rack underneath Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20840956

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in freezer. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler pulled from walk-in freezer not date marked with date it was brought out to thaw

41-17-4

Detail 20840958

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 20840944

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scooper for sugar in large container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 20840952

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned stored knife and can opener in soiled storage seasoning container.

14-09-4

Detail 20840961

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board of triple door reach-in cooler on cook line.

14-71-4

Detail 20840947

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on interior of chest freezer next to fryer.

08B-49-4

Detail 20840962

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over food served to the public. Discussed proper food storage with operator Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20840968

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet on top of triple door reach-in cooler of cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 20840959

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor of cook line and kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 20840950

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of triple door reach-in cooler of cook line have mold-like substance. Hood filters with grease accumulation Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20840948

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on water bottle used as chill stick

33-16-4

Detail 20840951

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster

25-32-4

Detail 20840953

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Water bottles reused as chill sticks

08B-12-5

Detail 20840945

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage in walk-in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 20840963

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water by three compartment sink still frozen

08B-17-4

Detail 20840949

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut broccoli in walk-in freezer. Discussed proper food storage

14-17-4

Detail 20840964

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted

42-01-4

Detail 20840960

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

21-12-4

Detail 20840946

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line.

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20353331

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board on reach-in cooler.

08B-49-4

Detail 20353329

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food by customer food in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 20353330

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled walk-in cooler gasket.