New China
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at New China stretching back to 2022. New China was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Homosassa restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken skewers stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen and above reach-in cooler on cook line on shelf. Operator moved and stored correctly. Discussed proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of partially frozen shrimp stored with water on prep table. No running water used. Discussed methods with operator. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Containers of medicine improperly stored near spice storage. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
74
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler; raw scallops and raw chicken stored over cut peppers and onions. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
86
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over onions in walk in cooler Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple medicine bottles on top shelf of prep table in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice in dry storage area Oil in front counter area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, shrimp above washed produce in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on rear storage table
14-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near fryer staton
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on floor near cooks line Cases of food on floor in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep table shelves soiled Walk,in cooler shelves soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top of cooks line not inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of rice in store room open, uncovered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
47
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No employee health agreement. Sent operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Op has not filled out yet **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator cooking/prepping without any hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with dirt/food debris/mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time at temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Food was stare Ike of 11:00 am. No stop sale required. Operator was instructed to track times of food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored on cooks line with hood and seasoning. Operator moved medicine at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk in cooler
22-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Top of cooks line and top of reach in 2 DBPR cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved towels to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. *Cooking oil stored on floor cook station. *cases of fish stored in freezer
08B-47-4
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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 Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New China.
How does New China compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?
New China most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.
Has New China's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New China have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New China 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New China is inspected around two times per year on average.
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