New China
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at New China, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Spring Hill restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two live flies in the kitchen.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of Reach in cooler on cooks line soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack with sauces on it sitting in front of cooks line hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand sink on cooks line No paper towels in rest room Unable to dispense paper towels at second hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in prep area hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken, egg rolls, spare ribs not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
50
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw beef and raw chicken were stored above mixed vegetables in the freezer located at the back left of the building. The operator moved the mixed vegetables to the top shelf of the freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink on the left side of the kitchen had plastic lids and a wooden stick in it, while the hand sink on the right side of the kitchen had a bucket in it. The operator moved items out of the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand-drying devices were provided at the handwash sink. There were no paper towels in the bathroom and none at the hand sink on the left side of the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the left side of the kitchen. The operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - The food-contact surface was soiled. The interiors of the two reach-in coolers closest to the front counter were soiled, and the gaskets had a slime- and mold-like substance on them.
22-02-4
Basic - The ceiling vent above the cooktop is soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease: hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - A box of salad oil on floor. The operator moved the box of salad oil off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the 3 compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
45
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook chopping the meat. Cook placed on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
95
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat pork and ready-to-eat fried chicken nuggets in walk-in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
86
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauce containers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at the end of the cook line blocked by storage rack with containers in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind cook line to the left of a white reach-in freezer chest and at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels behind cook line to the left of a white reach-in freezer chest and at end of cook line. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris on walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw meat in contact with a to go bag in white vertical single door reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the cook line and in bathroom. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in container of sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on walk-in cooler shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings on top of sauce in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket, utensils in hand wash sink on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut off and used as scoop. Discarded . **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.styrofoam cup, operator moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New China.
How does New China compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
New China most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has New China's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New China have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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