NEW CHINA
2035 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-868-7588
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023003176 | Sep 14, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2022050464 | Jul 21, 2022 | Nov 9, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2022010877 | Dec 17, 2021 | Apr 13, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2019043162 | Jul 1, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2018030950 | Mar 27, 2018 | Jul 9, 2018 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over sauces and cabbage. Raw shrimp stored over soup. Operator moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cabbage and cooked noodles on countertop. Time plan says to discard at 3pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to fryers on cook line cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cabbage and cooked noodles on countertop. Time plan says to discard at 3pm. SEE STOP SALE
Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Mop sink blocked. Operator dumping used mop water in triple sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter being used to soak linens
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods filters and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers stored with food contact surface facing upwards.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Case of paper towels stored in restroom
Stored food not covered. Open bags and containers of rice, flour, sugar, msg. Operator covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken fryer
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves are rusting
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce buckets in walk-in cooler. Operator moved
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles have water damage. 1 hanging above walk-in cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Stored food not covered. Bags of rice, sugar, cornstarch and flour not covered. Operator closed bags and placed lids over foods
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler to the right of fryers cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); eggrolls (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding)
In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatulas stored in gap between cook one and oven. Operator moved
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken and raw shelled eggs stored above sauces. Operator moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelf liner is soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator reusing cardboard shipping boxes for raw chicken and raw shrimp to store cooked foods in walk in cooler. Operator discarded
Jun 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo cup used as scoop in flour
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear metal door is rusted through and no longer meets protection requirements
Stored food not covered. Bags of flour not enclosed. Operator rolled shut
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves are soiled
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler nearest front counter. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork. Operator moved
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in self service near front counter. Operator organized
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee handled raw chicken. Used soiled hands to turn on faucet. Washed hands correctly. Then used paper towel to turn off contaminated faucet handle and then proceeded to dry hands and arms with contaminated towel. Made employee rewash and dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef on countertop thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler are soiled
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.