New Century Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
47
Score
New Century Chinese Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Titusville facility scores 68, putting New Century Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 Chicken stored above raw beef in reach in freezer and Raw chicken stored above raw pork in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer solution above 200++ ppm. Operator changed solution, new reading 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles on triple sink. Operator labeled "sanitizer", "oven cleaner" and "soap" **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice in rice container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and drink on shelf above make table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cane sugar syrup container and soy sauce bucket on floor. Operator picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red peppers and unwashed mushrooms stored over cut and washed ready to eat broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping cloths in kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen
14-11-5
47
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items next kept on reach in cooler located across from woks , kept for less than 4 hrs . Cold holding: sprouts 46F , shell eggs 47F, bourbon chicken 46F, tofu 46F , ribs 49F, rechecked items sprouts 43F, shell eggs 45F Placed in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket over 200 ppm. And stored on prep table next to wings. Recheck 200ppm **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by dry storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle use to scoop honey sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 located across from woks in cook line.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee tea stored over make table in cook line and over small reach in cooler on back. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce bucket stored on floor by walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Spoon inside crab mixture touching handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani bucket 200+ ppm. Operator remade 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer bottom interior soiled.
22-16-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
18
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License for location expired over 90 days prior, per directives from Tallahassee, immediate AC sited. Operator was able to pay renewal fees on line and bring fees current before inspection was completed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cooked cracking raw whole shell eggs, use 3 compartment sink to rinse finger tips, when pointed out using wrong sink to wash hands, he went to hand wash sink and do not use soap to wash hand, re-educated and corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 5/12/23 Zhen Qin.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Quart to go container used to scoop dry rice in bulk dry rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile open over walk in cooler and food prepping area, operator opened area due to heat in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple areas in walk in cooler with employee items stored over client items
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooks line make table door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back screen door was manually propped out for air flow. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer with soiled bottom from spilled raw chicken.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. 2 cases of unwashed marsh rooms stored over prepared on site sauces in walk in cooler, corrected
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths left on counters, need to be stored in santi bucket between uses.
21-12-4
45
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler units. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Century Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Century Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Century Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Century Chinese Restaurant.
How does New Century Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
New Century Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.
Has New Century Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Century Chinese Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Century Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is New Century Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Century Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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