New China
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
74
Score
New China has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
New China's latest score is in line with the Odessa average of 73. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork and various food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of wonton wraps stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom. Provided a sign for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working at fryer station.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
74
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 72 F per operator chicken has been sitting out for 30 mins. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lian SafeStaff 6/15/25
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on prep tables in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting broccoli before washing.
08B-39-4
45
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice holding 130f, sitting out. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp stored under raw chicken in stand up freezer . Items moved . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen food packages sitting under steam well to thaw. Items moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
70
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 2 employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep cooler main station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cold holding On counter Chicken 78 f Egg roll 78 raw seed sprouts 48 f cut lettuce 60 f employee moved to freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shelled eggs over mushrooms in reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls touching card board box sitting on reach in freezer. Employee began to place egg rolls on parchment paper, **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands no soap Employee rewashed hands.. **Warning**
12A-20-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Egg rolls covered with plastic wrap during cooling process. Employee lifted plastic wrap from container. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 2 employees **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken cut cabbage walk in cooler employee dated at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep cooler main station **Warning**
14-09-4
30
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - employee washed trays without sanitizing - reviewed proper set up of triple sink and proper washing of dishes with manager -manager set up triple sink - trays washed rinsed and sanitized
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink - reviewed proper hand washing with employee
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled/ stained cutting boards at cook line and food prep area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in back kitchen - employee changed paper towels to dispense properly **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on floor under triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as side cover of refrigerator next to fryers
14-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled foil on side of refrigerator next to fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line and food prep areas
14-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( snap peas ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( sauces ) in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables, egg rolls , raw chicken ) not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food ( bulk container of sugar )not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
13-03-4
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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 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New China.
How does New China compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
New China most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Odessa average of 73.
Has New China's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New China have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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 three times per year on average.
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