New China
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, New China has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. New China was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Raw animal foods not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which New China's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed residue buildup on drain board at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the drain boards. **Corrected On-Site**
16-15-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer at back of Make Table. Educated the operator.
05-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop at mop sink. Operator hung the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in non-food grade bag at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed in a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stool blocking the front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the stool from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Walk in Cooler.
14-11-5
58
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wet wiping cloths in container at frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the container with the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed food grade plastic over the egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee quickly washing their hands less than 10 seconds. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands longer at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup at flour and salt containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple food items in pans at walk in cooler less than 6 inches off the floor. The operator removed the food at least 6 inches off the floor to shelves at Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at Make Table.
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple containers not inverted at shelf above prep table. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
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 poultry at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at Walk in Cooler handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
50
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at frontline and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in seasoning bag at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
50
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 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 sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of chicken not date marked. Operator date marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue build up on exterior of flour containers. Operator cleaned the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl at rice container without handle. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New China.
How does New China compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
New China most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has New China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China have averaged around five 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 two times per year on average.
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