New China

28 W Jefferson St, Hazlehurst, GA 31539
Chinese
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

New China has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 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 six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored covered”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to other Hazlehurst restaurants (averaging 93), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Facility has no sanitizer test strips for automatic ware washer nor the 3-compartment sink. Please obtain proper sanitizer test strips that you need so you can test the solution.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed no consistent form of date marking observed during the inspection. All food items must be dated once taken out of original packaging and discarded 7 days later. Please date ALL foods
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed cups being used as scoops in bulk ingredients flour, rice. Use a scoop and keep the handle in the upright position to help prevent contamination. REPEAT
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered pork, chicken and wontons under prep top cooler reach in cooler. All foods raw or cooked must be kept covered at all times.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed several jugs of frying oil sitting directly on the floor of the main kitchen. All foods and food products must be kept stored 6 inches off the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed frame wear and other nonfood contact surfaces soiled with old grease and buildup. Need to clean equipment frame wear at a frequency to prevent buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
64
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed cups being used as scoops in bulk ingredients flour, rice. Use a scoop and keep the handle in the upright position to help prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed green onions laying directly on bottom shelf of reach in cooler that was soiled with old food debris. Place inside a container to prevent miscellaneous contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed frame wear and other nonfood contact surfaces soiled with old grease and buildup. Needs a deep cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: no consistent form of date marking observed during the inspection. All prepped items must have prep date and discard date of 7 days later.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Noted uncovered wonton strips in main kitchen. CA: keep all prepped food items covered at all times.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs being stored over ready to eat foods. Always store raw eggs on bottom shelf of cooler to prevent contamination from cracked eggs.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Chicken and cheese wonton stored above 41 F. CA: Fix or replace coolers and hold foods below 41 F
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Noted uncovered prepared food items throughout the facility. CA: keep all prepped food items covered at all times.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed Battered chicken laying out at room temperature for an extended amount of time. CA: Keep foods stored in a way to keep them cold, below 41 F or Hot above 135 F. Allowing foods to set out this way is not an approved method.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed battered chicken laying out in cardboard boxes, uncovered. CA: Use approved storage containers and keep foods covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
74
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: no consistent form of date marking observed during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Noted uncovered prepared food items throughout the facility. CA: keep all prepped food items covered at all times.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed egg rolls laying out on the countertop. CA: Keep foods stored in a way to keep them cold, below 41 F or Hot above 135 F.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed eggs being stored directly over prepped salad items lettuce, onions, etc.
511-6-1.04(4)(r)
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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 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New China?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New China.

How does New China compare to other restaurants in Hazlehurst?

New China most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hazlehurst average of 93.

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 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.