New Peking of Lin
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, New Peking of Lin has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
“Cutting board has cut marks” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment hold several fried items with time on the cook line but couldn't provide paperwork. Emailed operator a copy.
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable being stored under prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed several soiled cloths in use on the prep tables.
21-10-4
82
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three stained cutting boards under the prep table near the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bins of chicken, cabbage and onions being stored not covered in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under the prep table near the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Small water leak from faucet at handwashing sink near triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed three stained cutting boards under the prep table near the cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training being expired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Small water leak from faucet at handwashing sink near triple sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Bins of chicken, cabbage and onions being stored not covered in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under the prep table near the cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on the prep table near the cook line. Employee removed stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on cook line. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pi Q Lin expired 4-10-23. No other food manager on site **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2023 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items like cups, and bottles on storage shelves **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both front doors have gaps. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape strip on cook line **Warning**
35B-08-4
58
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and dumplings not date marked in walk in cooler.
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. Emailed operator written instructions.
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as a scoop in chicken and pork containers. Manager removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Oct 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Peking of Lin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Peking of Lin on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Peking of Lin?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Peking of Lin.
How does New Peking of Lin compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
New Peking of Lin most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has New Peking of Lin's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Peking of Lin have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Peking of Lin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is New Peking of Lin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Peking of Lin is inspected around two times per year on average.
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