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NEW CHINA

727 W LUMSDEN AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-653-9633

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918433
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Raw chicken stored over uncooked pot stickers in walk in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by buckets. Manager moved buckets.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At far left three compartment sink hand sink. Manager Put paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks by both 3 compartment sinks. Manager put soap and both hand sinks.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white containers that have mold like substance on exterior of containers and dry storage
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 shell eggs over cooked beef, manager moved
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various prepared items in coolers, chicken, beef, cut cabbage, noodles, egg rolls from previous day not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn make table cooks line
Basic/14-11-5
Stored food not covered. Walk on cooler cooked chicken
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added chlorine, tested at 50ppm. Instructed dish washer on the proper amount of chlorine, and to sanitize all dishes that had not been sanitized after washing.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Raw chicken stored over uncooked pot stickers in walk in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cookline hand sink. Operator replaced trowels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. In new employee (2 days) with no reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at dish area hand sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of prepared items stored in walk in cooler with no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid observed on shelf in dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Male and female bathrooms.
Basic/32-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male and female bathrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop fried rice. Can in bulk rice. Plastic cups used as scoops in bulk flour, starch, sugar and salt containers. Operator removed items.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of house made sauces on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Multiple buckets of sauces stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed ginger, scallions, mushrooms and bell pepper stored over prepared broccoli and onions in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed peppers and carrots in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By far right hand sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. For both bathrooms
Basic/32-02-4
Bathrooms located inside establishment no self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces and containers of pork stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep are hand washing sink being used to stored lids. Operator removed lids.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced towel in prep area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator placed in sink with running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lids for five gallon buckets in sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Poked meats, noodles, vegetables
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom
Basic/32-04-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken in walk in cooler floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket lids in back sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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