NEW CHINA
17625 GUNN HWY, Odessa FL 33556 · 813-926-9885
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two rice warmers interior soiled and grease buildup
May 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Cooked dumplings dated 5/3/26. See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above cooked chicken in reach in freezer. Operator removed pork to bottom
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked dumplings dated 5/3/26 in reach in cooler See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked dumplings (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, operator stated that everything pulled from walk in cooler at 12pm. Operator removed all items in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 49F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle unlabeled in cleaning station
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler ambient temperature tested 49F. Not keeping food cold.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two rice warmers interior soiled and grease buildup
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell pepper above sauce in walk in cooler
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork and various food items in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working at fryer station.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of wonton wraps stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom. Provided a sign for operator.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 72 F per operator chicken has been sitting out for 30 mins. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler.
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. Lian SafeStaff 6/15/25
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on prep tables in kitchen.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting broccoli before washing.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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 shrimp stored under raw chicken in stand up freezer. Items moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice holding 130f, sitting out.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen food packages sitting under steam well to thaw. Items moved to walk in cooler.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 2 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep cooler main station
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands no soap Employee rewashed hands..
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls touching card board box sitting on reach in freezer. Employee began to place egg rolls on parchment paper,
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2024
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shelled eggs over mushrooms in reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cold holding On counter Chicken 78 f Egg roll 78 raw seed sprouts 48 f cut lettuce 60 f employee moved to freezer
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Egg rolls covered with plastic wrap during cooling process. Employee lifted plastic wrap from container. Walk in cooler
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 2 employees
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken cut cabbage walk in cooler employee dated at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep cooler main station
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over mushrooms on main reach in cooler by stoves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counterCold holding: raw seed sprouts 62 f 2nd temp 58 f moved to walk in On counter Cold holding: cook egg roll 70 f moved to walk in 2nd temp 58 f
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above chlorine 100 ppm. Discussed with operator to add more water
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink discussed proper hand washing with operator
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook chicken and cook noodles covered while cooling. Employee removed lid from noodles and chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line white boards
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.missing for 1 employee
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 1 employee
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken walk in cooler and black mini fridge not dated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above reach in cooler.employee removed
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in buckets.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 76 f by rice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing three compartment sink. Raw shrimp thawing in container on prep table.
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.