New China 1

5049 Us Hwy 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

New China 1 appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

New China 1's latest score of 67 falls below the New Port Richey average of 78. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - container of raw chicken over cut cabbage, operator moved chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer by back door- tray of raw chicken over beef.
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fry oil, sauce on floor, moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line
22-16-4
67
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee exit establishment then return to kitchen touching clean utensils without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink in restroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of peeled onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator removed item from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet broken in restroom.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cooked ribs, cut vegetables, and shrimp egg rolls not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach-in cooler door on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet broken in restroom.
29-09-4
55
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic tiles in storage/ prep ares **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor in front of mop sink in kitchen 4 rodent droppings inside mop sink in kitchen Operator discarded and sanitized the area
35A-04-4
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. All employee training expired, there is a callback from previous inspection
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area have holes in them
36-32-5
74
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in tray under water heater, operator cleaned area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: 24 rodent droppings around hot water heater 6 in between the freezers in back area **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic tiles in storage/ prep ares **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
74
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef on tray over wonton wrappers, operator moved beef to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in tray under water heater, operator cleaned area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
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. All expired **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic tiles in storage/ prep ares **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In back room- fry oil and buckets of sauce, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hat on touched glasses then clean utensils and Togo boxes without washing hands **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Not open during this visit. **Time Extended**
12A-25-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Not open during this visit. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Not open at this visit **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing, some have holes in them, some are bulging in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Not open during this visit. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under and behind all cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and pork in bus tubs of water thawing on prep table in back, water temperature 51F, employee removed food from water and put in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Not open during this visit. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
55
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hat on touched glasses then clean utensils and Togo boxes without washing hands **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 on shelf next to Togo bags 7 on floor behind to go area 5 on floor behind front counter 2 on shelf next to fryers 16 on floor under and around little black refrigerator across from fryers 11 on floor along wall next to chest freezer and next to chest freezer 28 under hot holding table 46 on floor in dry storage area under and around shut freezer **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by buckets and gloves stored inside it, items removed from hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing, some have holes in them, some are bulging in kitchen **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under and behind all cooking equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and pork in bus tubs of water thawing on prep table in back, water temperature 51F, employee removed food from water and put in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
33
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef above sauces in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop flour and sugar **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in freezer not covered
08B-12-5
67
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees put hats on then continued to prepare food without washing hands
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink has bag and gloves stored in it, items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Out of order sign on door, employee took sign off door **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop rice, scoop sugar and salt **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler, buckets put up on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in all reach in freezers **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon containers cut and used as scoops
25-32-4
55
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds
12A-17-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grey trash cans used for flour, sugar and salt **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above bucket of sauce in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of aleve, neosporen on shelf above reach in cooler, items removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Emailed DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink has gloves and scissors stored in it, items removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Test kit has no label or chart on it
16-36-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk in cooler not date marked **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for flour, sugar and salt, bowls removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above reach in cooler, drinks removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of onions on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezers
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and reach in cooler, knife removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of Gatorade in freezer, bottle removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink on cook line slow draining
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and salt in grey trash cans not labeled
02D-01-5
21
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand wash.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach does not show for food contact surfaces. Operator went to Publix to purchase proper sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil, operator moved it to reach in cooler less than 1 hour **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelving in walk in cooler soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by Larry bins no label.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment sink soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler operator picked the buckets up and placed on shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment and tables.
23-03-4
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New China 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New China 1 on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New China 1?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New China 1.

How does New China 1 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

New China 1 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has New China 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China 1 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New China 1 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 New China 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New China 1 is inspected around four times per year on average.