New China 8
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, New China 8 has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately and about 17 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.
New China 8's latest score is in line with the Mount Dora average of 69. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bottles of cooking oil on the floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright stainless steel freezer gasket **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright stainless steel freezer interior **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink.
29-11-4
67
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects in the kitchen
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 over cooked dumplings I walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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 elk in cooler opened three days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt, Sugar and MSG containers
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle and drinks on. prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces on the floor in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Fan guard in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by cook line interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
41
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose bibb located next to cooks line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (cos) **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in Frigidaire reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line. - gasket on walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored on shelf above make line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - door gasket on Frigidaire freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in mop sink area. - cooking oil under wok station. - onions stored in walk in cooler(cos) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
39
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Garlic in oil 79° Less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed in freezer for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Hose bibb located next to smoker
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers -Can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - restroom - hand sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - walk-in freezer door **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - cutting board on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - rice hot holding unit. -interior of Frigidaire freezer -walk-in gasket**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under wok station
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - several buckets with cut onion, sprouts , various sauces in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - magic chef freezer - Frigidaire freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on storage shelf
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -exterior of wak station -exterior of fryers - exterior of rice cooker
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -wood board on cooks line.
14-06-4
27
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
22
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over prep at entry of kitchen area.table
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -General chicken stored in cardboard box
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef stored over noodle stored in walk-in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - general chicken 81° - Egg Rolls 64° Operator placed items in freezer for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -Fryer baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. 3 employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink at cooks line
31B-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding unit on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 Cooks preparing food on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Front and Back door open at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.. -Sauce buckets, broccoli stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - All lower shelving throughout the entire kitchen area. -Exterior of all equipment in kitchen area. -Exterior of rice cooker -Hood filters -Exterior of smoker unit in kitchen area. -Exterior of bulk ingredients storage containers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled floors. -walk in cooler -all floors throughout entire kitchen area and under all equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
19
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork stored on cooks line in cold holding unit. Beef on stick stored in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler .
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls stored in Cardboard box
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed celery in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over egg rolls in white chest freezer. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls prepared prior day.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units on cooks line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food on cooks line.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice cooker Hood filters Exterior of smoker unit in kitchen area. Exterior of bulk ingredients storage containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout the entire kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under all cooking equipment. Under all equipment throughout the entire kitchen area. Walk-in cooler.
36-10-4
27
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China 8 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China 8 on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China 8?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New China 8.
How does New China 8 compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
New China 8 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has New China 8's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New China 8 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New China 8 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 8 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New China 8 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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