New China Restaurant

1130 N Higley Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, New China Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning, frequency and restrictions”, which has been cited two times.

New China Restaurant's latest score of 90 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Some of the wet wiping cloth left on the food prep. stations. suggested to store wiping cloth back in the sanitizer bucket

3-304.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed food accumulation, /debris, under the prep stations, and fixed equipment. discussed with manager regarding the frequency of cleaning the floors. also recommended to discarded cardboard from under the microwave equipment. frequency of cleaning the facility reviewed

4-602.13

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a butane lighter stored on the shelf directly above open food prep/cool unit. PIC moved the lighter away from the food at time of inspection

7-201.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: General cleaning needed around several areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down walls/doors/floors in walk-in cooler/behind cooking area

6-501.12

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed inside the walk in 4 containers that had cooked chicken without a date marking on. Per PIC, all the containers had the same cooked chicken and it was from yesterday 10/15. Per PIC, an employee forgot to date marked the cooked chicken. PIC date marked all 4 containers at time of inspection

3-501.17

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at the kitchen area an open container of energy drink stored directly on top of prepping table. Inspector also found a carton of cigarettes stored at the back dry storage area right next to packaged rice sticks. Per PIC, the energy drink and cigarettes belonged to an employee. PIC moved energy drink and carton of cigarettes to a lower shelf at time of inspection, away from any possible cross-contamination

2-401.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: General cleaning needed around several areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down walls/doors/floors in walk-in cooler

6-501.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New China Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New China Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New China Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New China Restaurant.

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

New China Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New China Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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