New China
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
26
Score
Across the available record, New China has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. 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 15 violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to other Nokomis restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper menus used as a liner for prepared foods in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the non-food grade papers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored overcooked rice in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored overcooked rice raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cabbage had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a box of fortune cookies blocking access to the handwashing sink nearest the entrance to the kitchen. The operator removed the box of fortune cookies. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 10/23.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic and metal containers with no handles used as scoops for MSG, flour and uncooked rice. The operator removed the containers from the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the carrots. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of MSG uncovered in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - The rear exit not protected with a self-closing door device. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. The operator placed the frozen shrimp in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
26
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink filled with soiled dishware. The operator removed the dishware from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoops for flour and uncooked rice. The operator removed the plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored in the floor in front of the beverage cooler behind the front counter. Oba bag of unwashed carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the bag of carrots. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth from underneath the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with a black slime-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink.
42-01-4
43
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cut cabbage stored in cardboard boxes originally used for raw chicken. The operator discarded the cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cut cabbage stored in cardboard boxes originally used for raw chicken. The operator discarded the cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of fortune cookies stored in handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator removed the fortune cookies. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the microwave door handle soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of won ton wrappers and noodle stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed bagged carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket soiled with a black substance. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of msg uncovered in the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
33
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with uncooked rice in the kitchen. Observed uncooked rice stored in a gray trash bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the outside mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the fryers soiled with an accumulation of food debris, oil, and dead roaches. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic buckets with noodles and bean sprouts stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drainboards for the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler soiled with a slime like substance. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed the rear exit screen door torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
43
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with uncooked rice in the kitchen. Observed uncooked rice stored in a gray trash bin.
14-15-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 small insects inside a container of MSG. The operator discarded the MSG. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 small insects inside a container of MSG. The operator discarded the MSG. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the outside mop sink.
29-42-4
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
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the probe thermometer at 180F in boiling water.
05-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the metal bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches underneath the fryer. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the fryers soiled with an accumulation of food debris, oil, and dead roaches.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic buckets with noodles and bean sprouts stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drainboards for the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler soiled with a slime like substance. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed the rear exit screen door torn.
35B-13-4
Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of MSG stored uncovered in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.
36-32-5
18
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper menus used as a liner for cut cabbage in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the menus and rewashed the cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap after handling raw chicken. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. The employee washed hands with soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the front of the restaurant. The operator provided soap for the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink after handling raw chicken. Observed employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal scrub brush inside the handwashing sink at the back of the kitchen. The operator removed the scrub brush. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the front of the restaurant. The operator provided paper towels at the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the exterior of the dishmachine soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for msg in the dry store age area. Observed a metal bowl used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop from the food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as shelf liner in prep area and on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile above the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in prep area and the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets for the reach in cooler on the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for the reach in cooler and the walk in cooler soiled with a slime like substance. Observed the air curtain for the walk in cooler soiled with a black substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit door missing a self-closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of msg not covered in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
25
Feb 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
35
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of medicine stored of shelf above reach in cooler. Operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with an accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used as scoop in msg container. Operator removed the plastic bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above wall in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on cook line with no hair restraints. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice stored on floor near hand wash sink in rear of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on cooler doors throughout the kitchen. Observed hood vents soiled with grease above cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items uncovered in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease in dish area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution on table near rice cooker.
21-12-4
45
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over wonton at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw eggs at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/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. Observed multiple containers of chicken at prep table next to cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. Educated the operator.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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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 Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at New China.
How does New China compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?
New China most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Nokomis average of 74.
Has New China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China have averaged around 15 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 three times per year on average.
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