NEW CHINA 1
5049 US HWY 19, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 727-849-1149
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in tray under water heater, operator cleaned area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025048702 | Jun 4, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2025035249 | Mar 31, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2022018215 | Mar 22, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer by back door- tray of raw chicken over beef.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - container of raw chicken over cut cabbage, operator moved chicken to bottom
Food stored on floor. Jug of fry oil, sauce on floor, moved to shelf.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee exit establishment then return to kitchen touching clean utensils without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink in restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach-in cooler door on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet broken in restroom.
Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of peeled onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator removed item from floor.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet broken in restroom.
Stored food not covered. Container of cooked ribs, cut vegetables, and shrimp egg rolls not covered in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic tiles in storage/ prep ares
Jun 4, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. All employee training expired, there is a callback from previous inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area have holes in them
Jun 4, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor in front of mop sink in kitchen 4 rodent droppings inside mop sink in kitchen Operator discarded and sanitized the area
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. All employee training expired, there is a callback from previous inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area have holes in them
Jun 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in tray under water heater, operator cleaned area
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. All expired
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic tiles in storage/ prep ares
Jun 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in tray under water heater, operator cleaned area
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. All expired
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic tiles in storage/ prep ares
Jun 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef on tray over wonton wrappers, operator moved beef to bottom
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in tray under water heater, operator cleaned area
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. All expired
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic tiles in storage/ prep ares
Food stored on floor. In back room- fry oil and buckets of sauce, moved to shelf
Apr 1, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hat on touched glasses then clean utensils and Togo boxes without washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing, some have holes in them, some are bulging in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under and behind all cooking equipment
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and pork in bus tubs of water thawing on prep table in back, water temperature 51F, employee removed food from water and put in walk in cooler
Mar 31, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hat on touched glasses then clean utensils and Togo boxes without washing hands
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 on shelf next to Togo bags 7 on floor behind to go area 5 on floor behind front counter 2 on shelf next to fryers 16 on floor under and around little black refrigerator across from fryers 11 on floor along wall next to chest freezer and next to chest freezer 28 under hot holding table 46 on floor in dry storage area under and around shut freezer
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by buckets and gloves stored inside it, items removed from hand sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing, some have holes in them, some are bulging in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under and behind all cooking equipment
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and pork in bus tubs of water thawing on prep table in back, water temperature 51F, employee removed food from water and put in walk in cooler
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef above sauces in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, items removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop flour and sugar
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on
Stored food not covered. Beef in freezer not covered
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees put hats on then continued to prepare food without washing hands
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink has bag and gloves stored in it, items removed
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Out of order sign on door, employee took sign off door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop rice, scoop sugar and salt
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment on cook line
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler, buckets put up on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in all reach in freezers
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon containers cut and used as scoops
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of aleve, neosporen on shelf above reach in cooler, items removed
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grey trash cans used for flour, sugar and salt
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above bucket of sauce in walk in cooler
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 DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink has gloves and scissors stored in it, items removed
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Test kit has no label or chart on it
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk in cooler not date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for flour, sugar and salt, bowls removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above reach in cooler, drinks removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on
Food stored on floor. Bucket of onions on floor in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezers
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and reach in cooler, knife removed
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of Gatorade in freezer, bottle removed
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink on cook line slow draining
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and salt in grey trash cans not labeled
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.