NEW CHINA
8900 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813.914.8881
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024, manager renewed license and new expiration is 2-1-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. Sponge was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Employee replaced.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee beverages on the prep table on the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons used to scoop rice in a cup of water temping at 73F. Discussed proper temperature for holding utensils in water.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink being turned off. Employee was able to turn it back on.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a utensils used to scoop rice in a cup of water temping 81F.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed both handwashing sink faucets slightly leaking.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the freezer near the three compartment sink being soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in the rice that is hot holding.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed the bottom of the prep table shelf being lined with cardboard.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the rice, directly touching it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons used to scoop rice in a cup of water temping 80 F. Discussed proper water temperature with the operator.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand washing sink on the cook line being blocked by a rice cooker. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line with a wire scrubber. Explained that handwashing sink is only to be used for handwashing to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of prepped chicken that the manager stated was made the day before with no date marking.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed the bottom of the prep tables being lined with cardboard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cook line and prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelf above the three compartment sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two buckets of sauces being stored on the floor near the cook line. Manager placed items 6 inches off of the floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of vegetables and meat being stored in the walk in cooler with no cover.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth in use on the prep table near the three compartment sink.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024, manager renewed license and new expiration is 2-1-2025
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 to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by rice cooker and hand sink turned off. Manager turned on and cleared area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and bags of cooked pork in walk in cooler with no date
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked chicken, cooked pork, and cooked egg rolls not covered in walk in cooler
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice cooker in front of hand sink on cooks line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two sponges in hand sink located next to three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can in bucket of rice.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed one bucket of soy sauce on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer located next to 3 compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.