NEW CHINA
2310 TAMIAMI TRL #1161, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.505.1888
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Handed the operator the written procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed residue buildup on drain board at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the drain boards.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer at back of Make Table. Educated the operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop at mop sink. Operator hung the mop to dry.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in non-food grade bag at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed in a food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stool blocking the front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the stool from blocking the handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Walk in Cooler.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wet wiping cloths in container at frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the container with the wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed food grade plastic over the egg rolls.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee quickly washing their hands less than 10 seconds. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands longer at handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at Make Table.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple food items in pans at walk in cooler less than 6 inches off the floor. The operator removed the food at least 6 inches off the floor to shelves at Walk in Cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup at flour and salt containers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple containers not inverted at shelf above prep table. Operator inverted the containers.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed poultry at prep table. Operator time marked the food item.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at Walk in Cooler handles.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over potatoes at Walk in Cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken to a proper and safe location.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
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. Handed the operator the written procedure.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area and cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both handwash sinks.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Handed the operator to complete the documents during inspection which was complied.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
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.