New Golden China

10633 E Apache Trl Apache, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

New Golden China appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Compared to other Apache Junction restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fried rice holding in the small rice cooker near the cook line with an internal temperature of 85-105*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to manager, rice was heated in the microwave a short time ago and then placed in the rice cooker. The rice cooker was turned off. All hazardous foods must be hot held at 135*F and above. Rice was microwaved to above 165*F at time of inspection and rice cooker was turned on. Discussed reheating to at least 165*F and making sure rice cooker can hold rice at 135*F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: Observed 0 PPM dispensing from low temperature dishwashing machine. PIC was able to make repairs at time of inspection. Please test dishwasher regularly using test strips to ensure proper sanitizer levels are maintained at all times

4-501.114(F1-2)

Apr 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

Inspector notes: Observed several dust debris in tile ceilings close to grill area. Please clean prior to next routine inspection

6-201.16

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, fried rice plastic tub wrapped/sealed deep pan, placed in the middle rack near the walk-in door. inquired about the facility cooling guidelines for TCS. manager described food placed in walk-in cooler last night. recommended to place cooked food in flat pans. allowing rapid cooling. MCESD cooling guidance document described, Spanish, and Chinese version reviewed/emailed to manager. manager discarded tcs. please monitor effective /rapid cooling for the on site prepared tcs

3-501.15(A)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: In the kitchen back food prep., observed all knives and can openers placed in a metal pans between dry storage bins. one of the knives has a half missing handle, with knife handle cracked, partially missing, the interior hollow space exposed. showed facility manager. suggested to repair the knife handle or replace. manager removed knife. corrected

4-101.11(B-E)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: In the back food prep. area, cookline, as well as near the dry storage area, ware-washing , water-heater area floors, noted some debris accumulation. showed manager. also the general ceiling area above the cook area has accumulation of dust. frequency of cleaning reviewed

4-602.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: In the back food prep. area, close to upright food coolers and back entry. noted large gaps, area in dry wall peeled. per manager, due to rain damage. please repair the wall to smooth and easily cleanable

6-201.13

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Golden China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Golden China on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does New Golden China compare to other restaurants in Apache Junction?

New Golden China most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Apache Junction average of 94.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Golden China 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 Golden China inspected?

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

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