New China Restaurant

512 W Ogeechee St, Sylvania, GA 30467

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited New China Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food stored covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to other Sylvania restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed wiping cloth sitting on table cos-placed in sanitizing bucket

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: observed no date marking of items prepped in walk in cooler (chopped onions, chicken, steak, peppers, cabbage, noodles) CA-mark with date prepped and use/dispose within 7 days of prep date.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed cardboard on floors by ware washing station and lining shelves used by grill station COS-removed and disposed of at time of inspection. CA-may harbor pests, do not use cardboard as a floor/shelf lining.

511-6-1.07(5)(o)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed opened sauce sitting uncovered on shelf in kitchen and items in walk in cooler (chopped onions, cabbage, peppers) with no covering. COS-items covered with plastic wrap

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: observed items in walk in cooler above 41 degrees, that had been in cooler overnight. other items in cooler from shipment that morning according to owner. CA-dispose of items above 41 degrees that had been in cooler, turn down cooler temp and place ice around cooling, prepped items. will follow up on cooler later in the afternoon, owner turned down cooler temp.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: observed no date marking of prepped food items in walk in cooler. ca-place date of prep on item and use/dispose of within 7 days of prep date.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed sauced that had been opened and placed on a shelf uncovered. COS-covered and placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: observed walls, ceilings, floors, etc coated in grease. ca-clean thoroughly.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: observed hand sink leaking onto the floor. ca-repair asap

511-6-1.06(4)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: observed cardboard on floors and shelving of kitchen area and pest dropping surrounding areas. ca-clean thoroughly and call pest control to treat facility. provide pest treatment record to health authority. will follow up on treatment within 72 hours.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Sep 19, 2024

Followup

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed can of residential pesticide in kitchen. C/A - use only approved pest control services in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(6)(l)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed food in reach in freezer and walk in cooler stored without being covered. C/A - cover all food in storage.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items in walk-in-cooler above 41 degrees F for cold holding C/A- all TCS foods should be held below 41 degrees F for cold holding.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed egg and raw chicken stacked above oranges and cut onion. C/A - stack all foods in order of safe cook temperature.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed expired CSFM certificate on wall in kitchen. C/A - obtain up-to-date Serv Safe CSFM training ASAP.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed handsink not stacked with soap or paper towels. C/A - keep handsinks stocked at all times.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New China Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New China Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New China Restaurant?

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

How does New China Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sylvania?

New China Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sylvania average of 88.

Has New China Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New China Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New China Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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