NEW CHINA
7013 N HIMES AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-933-9888
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015016010 | Mar 4, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 23 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine above prep table.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepping ready to eat chicken and broccoli with bare hands. Educated operator on proper handling of ready to eat items.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several to-go bags storing food with direct contact in freezer and walk in coolers. Advised operator to use food grade bags or different means of storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat food items in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat chicken. Operator moved shell eggs.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator removed drip tray and spilled on cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken in cook line at 110f taken at 11:00, educated operator to add it to their Time as a Public Health Control form.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washed hands in three compartment sink. Educated operator to use hand wash sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired manager certification. Chong Zhao expired 07/28/2026
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush operator stated used for spreading egg on wontons. Educated operator to find a food grade brush.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked/prepared items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler/freezer without dates.
Cardboard used to line non food-contact shelves at prep table next to make line. Advised operator to use an easily cleanable smooth cover.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above walk in cooler damaged.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation in walk in cooler dripping into pan placed underneath.
Dry storage shelves in back area next to door with rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food items not separated or identified in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, walk in cooler and freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and employee miscellaneous items above prep table.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Operator removed drip tray and spilled on cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall and back prep table.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in kitchen above prep table/dish area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no hole in dumpster where drain plug should be.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink knobs and hand sink were soiled. Gaskets in walk in cooler were soiled. Can opener was soiled. Hood filters were soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers and single use gloves stored in restroom.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection 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 foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over shelled egg in walk in cooler, manager had employee move items to the appropriate location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cut boards on the cook line across from the stove top range.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in front of Wok station, manager had employee relocate oil to appropriate location.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of water in reach in cooler across from Wok Station, employee removed beverage and discarded the drink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing out on sheet pan in back kitchen across from utility sink, employee placed beef in sink with running water to properly thaw.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink in back kitchen, manager hung mop to dry
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of water chestnuts in dry storage rack.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat sauces in Walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice 111F at 12:25pm on front line cook reheated to 154F at 12:29pm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front line cook.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink blocked by speed rack and empty buckets. Employee relocated buckets during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink used to store plastic bags. Employee removed plastic bags during time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls in Walk in cooler not date marked. Employee added date during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on top of front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated drink during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ice cream located inside Reach in chest freezer and potatoes inside Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on kitchen floor. Employee relocated soy sauce to an approved location during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located inside Reach in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on front line cook soiled.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in front line Reach in cooler, Reach in chest freezer, and Walk in cooler are not covered. Employee began to cover some items during time of inspection.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of tomato ketchup.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken skewers stored in shopping bag in Reach in freezer. Operator relocated chicken skewers into a food-grade safe bag during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked bbq pork and egg rolls in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw chicken during time of inspection. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen shrimp. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line cook Reach in cooler are soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in employee restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front cash register. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bbq pork, egg rolls, cooked chicken and cooked foods in Walk in cooler not date marked. Operator added dates to all items during time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over large chest freezer adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated bug zapper during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over bbq cooker on front line heavily soiled.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, eggs rolls, bbq pork, in Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Insect control device installed over white chest reach in freezer.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee exited the bathroom,entered the work area started packaging sauces. I had the employee to stop and wash her hands.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided a copy by email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled at the end of the table near the end of the flip top reach in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between the flip top reach in cooler and the prep table. The knife was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry stares.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard boxes have cook shrimp cook chicken with no lining paper. Employee removed to food grade container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 56 f reach in cooler top grab station cooks line. Operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked egg rolls cook dumplings no date mark 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.
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. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour bin by dry storage operator removed
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.