New China
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
50
Score
New China has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so New China trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked noodles in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic items stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of soda on prep table near cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed cloth from counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container of white powder substance under prep table not labeled.
02D-01-5
50
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of pineapple juice being dented on the dry storage shelf. Stop sale issued.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink being turned off. Operator turned hot water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at recycling dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Employee moved cabbage to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operant printed big six in Chinese. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by metal scrubby in interior of hand wash sink. Employee removed metal scrubby. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen, to the left of the three compartment sink had no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On shelving in walk-in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned raw chicken, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler. Employee date marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is held in three ring binder at counter. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen, to the right of the walk-in cooler. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored cut cabbage in walk-in cooler was not covered. Operator covered with wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator added chlorine and it tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored over cut cabbage and cooked noodles in two door deli cooler on the cook line. Operator moved the hard shelled eggs to bottom shelf and elevated cut cabbage and cooked noodles. Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf on a different shelf in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Went through the big six in Chinese language handout with operator. Then we discussed the reporting responsibilities. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish area. Operator labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator showed current license which is held in a plastic binder at the front counter.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gab beneath exterior rear screen exit door in back of kitchen shows gap on bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon bucket of Soy Sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Plastic scoop in large sugar bin located in rear of restaurant showed handle touching the sugar. Employee adjusted scoop so handle was not touching the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Blanket and pillow located under front counter. **Repeat Violation**
43-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Silver refrigerator located to the right of the fryers. Operator placed thermometer in fridge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler show accumulation of debris and mold like substance. Hoods over cook line show excessive accumulation of grease and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single serve plastic containers reused for food storage in walk-in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves shows pitted rusting.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic scoop stored in large bin of flour and sugar with handles not above food. Operator placed scoop with handle above the food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New China.
How does New China compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
New China most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has New China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New China 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 China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New China is inspected around two times per year on average.
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