New China
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, New China has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. New China was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so New China trails the local norm. 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
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 shelled egg in walk in cooler , manager had employee move items to the appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cut boards on the cook line across from the stove top range.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in front of Wok station , manager had employee relocate oil to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of water in reach in cooler across from Wok Station, employee removed beverage and discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing out on sheet pan in back kitchen across from utility sink , employee placed beef in sink with running water to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink in back kitchen, manager hung mop to dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of water chestnuts in dry storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat sauces in Walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice 111F at 12:25pm on front line cook reheated to 154F at 12:29pm **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front line cook. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink blocked by speed rack and empty buckets. Employee relocated buckets during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink used to store plastic bags. Employee removed plastic bags during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls in Walk in cooler not date marked. Employee added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on front line cook soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located inside Reach in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on kitchen floor. Employee relocated soy sauce to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ice cream located inside Reach in chest freezer and potatoes inside Walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in front line Reach in cooler, Reach in chest freezer, and Walk in cooler are not covered. Employee began to cover some items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on top of front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked bbq pork and egg rolls in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw chicken during time of inspection. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen shrimp. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken skewers stored in shopping bag in Reach in freezer. Operator relocated chicken skewers into a food-grade safe bag during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of tomato ketchup.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line cook Reach in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in employee restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front cash register. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bbq pork, egg rolls, cooked chicken and cooked foods in Walk in cooler not date marked. Operator added dates to all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over large chest freezer adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated bug zapper during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over bbq cooker on front line heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, eggs rolls, bbq pork, in Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler . Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over white chest reach in freezer.
35B-02-4
74
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee exited the bathroom,entered the work area started packaging sauces. I had the employee to stop and wash her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled at the end of the table near the end of the flip top reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between the flip top reach in cooler and the prep table. The knife was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry stares.
38-07-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
38-05-4
61
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from sauce table cooks line Cold holding: raw beef 47 f operator placed in reach in freezer 2nd temp. Cooked noodles 71 f reach in cooler operator moved to freezer 2nd temp Walk in cooler Cold holding: Cooked pork 45 f cooked egg rolls 44 f cut lettuce 45 f cook pork 45 f operator turned the cooler temperature up higher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone and began working with food no hand washing. Discussed with operator to wash hands and change gloves . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting celery with no gloves on. Not to be heated immediately. Discussed with operator the importance of wearing gloves operator placed gloves on. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Equipment ladle soiled operator removed and discarded. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**
05-07-4
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. Cited from last inspection 7/21/22 **Warning**
53B-05-5
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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 Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New China.
How does New China compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
New China most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has New China's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New China have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four 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 two times per year on average.
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