No 1 Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
61
Score
No 1 Chinese Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Apopka restaurant, which scores around 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor tile in front of walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -multiple food buckets stored on floor throughout - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. -rear door - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
61
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach under 3 compartment sink -1 live roach above mop sink in kitchen -1 live roach between wood boards used for rice bag storage -6 live roaches in plastic wrap box on rear prep table **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor tile in front of walk in cooler
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -multiple food buckets stored on floor throughout
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cook line cooler seals soiled -exterior of food storage containers
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -rear door screen not 16 inch -front door open
35B-05-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. -rear door
35B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
45
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Numerous food items stored in to go bags in deep freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat shrimp **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No date marking on any foods from previous day **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 72°; sitting on cooks line, moved to walk-in-cooler KRAB sticks sitting on dry goods shelf defrosting, moved to walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Owner has paperwork, no signatures **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-cooler **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Numerous discarded boxes outside back door **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave heavily soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler heavily soiled on cooks line Hoods soiled Exterior of rice cooker by back door soiled Exterior of flour bin soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen won tons defrosting at room temperature, moved to walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by hand sink by back door Wall soiled behind dry storage rack Wall at mop sink soiled **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin soiled **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Deep freezer soiled with food debris Interior of upright cooler heavily soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
17
May 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind cooing equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by walk-in-cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor by back door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food buckets soiled Exterior of 2 door freezer in kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink by back door is backed up
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next to ice cream and raw chicken in reach in freezer on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of stand up freezer by mop sink.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepared 7-16-23.**Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler.
05-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of walk-in cooler door damaged. Gaskets on Reach in cooler doors on cook damaged. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Spoon stored underneath wd-40 on storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - Light not functioning. At hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door of kitchen.
36-60-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop at back door.
42-01-4
35
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces and bag of onions in walk-in-cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 55°/ egg rolls 59°/ per operator he had food out for a short time for lunch, moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by 3 compartment sink and chest freezers
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken defrosting at room temperature on prep table, operator moved to walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink,
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was No 1 Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at No 1 Chinese Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at No 1 Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at No 1 Chinese Restaurant.
How does No 1 Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
No 1 Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has No 1 Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at No 1 Chinese Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at No 1 Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is No 1 Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, No 1 Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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