New China

4020 Sw 40 St, Pembroke Park, FL 33023
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

New China appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. New China was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “gasket in flip top lower reach in torn”, showing up four times.

New China's latest score of 64 falls below the Pembroke Park average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
58
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
67
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned to work area from the store and failed to remove gloves or washed hands before handling cooked chicken and ham. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored above container of raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- ; Ham cubes (41-49 - Cold Holding); Bean sprouts (42-50 - Cold Holding); Cooked Chickem (42-48F- Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed items overfilled. Manager stored top portions in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Bag of onions stored on floor by exit door in kitchen. Manager elevated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hat and reached out for a clean container to stored food for customer without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety brown rice identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager time marked 1PM- 5 PM. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Gasket in flip top lower reach in torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gasket in reach in under flip top in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Same- **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored above opened container of broccoli and carrots in walk in cooler. Manager moved beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hat and proceeded to engage in food preparation and handle a clean pan without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Containers of meat stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Gasket in reach in under flip top in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gasket in reach under flip top in Cook line torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw pork stored above bags of peanut and fries in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above container of vegetable in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs to a different location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food Raw fish in direct contact with non food grade bag in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled raw raw chicken and proceeded to washed a pan without removing gloves nor washed hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.Container of Metamucil fiber stored on shelf next to food above unwrapped containers of forks and spoons. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen under steam table. Manager elevated . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Gatorade bottle stored on top shelf above container of cut onion in walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New China on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New China?

Across the inspection record, “gasket in flip top lower reach in torn” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New China.

How does New China compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Park?

New China most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Park average of 79.

Has New China's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.