New China
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
74
Score
New China appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so New China trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles are soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled with old grease around kitchen equipment at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in kitchen at time of inspection. Buckets of soy sauce. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
74
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pans of raw chicken stored over case of cabbage in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in walk in cooler stored in plastic togo style bags at time of inspection.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained on cooks line is stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed prepared food in walk in cooler not date marked at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear togo style food container in bulk dry rice at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food store on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white clam shell togo containers stored on cooks line not inverted at time of inspection
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan shrouds in walk in cooler are soiled at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusty at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed snow peas stored in white handle togo style bag in walk in cooler at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cooks line is stained at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear food container bowls in bulk sugar bin at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cooks line reach in cooler door handles soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of insoection. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bus tub filled with chicken stored on floor under shelves in walk in at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan shrouds in walk in cooler soiled at time of insoection. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler are rusted at time of inspection.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around wok station and hand wash sink at time of inspection.
36-27-5
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Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over whole celery stalks in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over egg rolls and fried chicken on sleek rack in walk in
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in prep room blocked with soy sauce and fryer oil containers. Operator moved during inspection **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. Egg rolls and fried chicken not labeled in walk in
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cooks line
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease, food debris in kitchen around equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on floor in walk in - Bagged onions on floor out in prep room - Soy sauce in front of hand wash sink in prep room on floor - Fryer oil on floor on front cooks line and prep room
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind wok cooking station had hole at floor level. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Togo food containers used as scoops in bulk sugar bins
10-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Area around bbq box in kitchen. - Gas lines going to equipment soiled with old grease build up
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in back room**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
33
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed by back door.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm of chlorine in three compartment sink , corrected, three comp sink at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented of it oyster sauce with on brim .
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator educational package **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by containers, corrected , employee removed containers during inspection. **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. Egg rolls cooked pork and shrimp all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled .
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table , corrected , employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rice container lid cracked in disrepair.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and onions stored on floor .
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer handles.
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Lights not shielded in back prep area .
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk containers , exterior, with old debris .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled .
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small to go containers on front line not inverted, corrected , employee inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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May 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee prepping raw chicken at prep area, then engaged to cook food on cook line without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wing stored over cooked egg rolls and cooked chicken in beverage cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over whole leafy greens in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings under three compartment sink. 10 rodent droppings on floor behind flour bin by backdoor. Approximately 50 rodent droppings under dry food storage shelves in storage room. 15 rodent droppings under prep table with microwave at front service area. Approximately 30 rodent droppings behind beverage cooler at front service area. 10 rodent droppings under condiments storage shelf at dining area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. 1 employee has no training. **Repeat Violation** **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. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oils on floor at kitchen. Various food items in buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple area at kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
25
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags with food in it in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Brown bowls on cooks line, lids on food storage containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
14-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Numerous items, salt, sugar, rice **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Homemade scoop out of jug **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of food containers by hallway **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food containers on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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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 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 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 six times, more than any other issue at New China.
How does New China compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
New China most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has New China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China have averaged around nine 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.
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