NEW CHINA
1013 AMELIA PLAZA, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 2616598
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
OCT 24
DEC 24
JAN 26
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at triple sink. One live flying insect in dry storage room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025006308 | Oct 3, 2024 | Aug 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room on rack, one (1) can soy sauce and two (2) cans of bean sauces dented along seam of can.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect in kitchen area near triple sink and back door.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, shredded carrots in plastic to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, tubs of raw chicken stored over unwashed watermelon and ready to eat sauces. Also, in walk-in freezer on metal rack, multiple trays of raw chicken over raw beef and ready to eat cream cheese wontons.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dining room at cabinet area near partitioned off area, spray bottle of multiple purpose cleaner and all purpose cleaner stored next to singlet service paper towels and wrapped chopsticks. Operator moved spray bottles.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at server station, plastic pitcher in sink upon arrival. Operator removed from sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near dish area. Operator stocked soap.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in men's restroom unable to dispense paper towels. Operator stated it was probably batteries and grab some to change.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In reach in cooler on cook line, blue cloth used to cover pan of egg rolls. Operator removed cloth.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage room on rack, one (1) can soy sauce and two (2) cans of bean sauces dented along seam of can. Operator moved cans next to back door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top shelf over flip top reach in cooler next to to-go boxes. Operator moved phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door opened and screen door has gap under door.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added more bleach and rechecked at 100ppm.
Apr 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pineapple and five cans of water chestnuts with heavy denting along seams.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at triple sink. One live flying insect in dry storage room.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef on speed rack in kitchen. Operator moved chicken to proper storage. Also, unwashed mushrooms stored over cut cabbage in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms to a bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pair of dishwashing gloves in kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the gloves.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate and sides of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Tin can used as a scoop in rice. Operator removed can.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple carbon dioxide tanks unsecured by ice machine. Operator secured all tanks.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One can of pineapple and five cans of water chestnuts with heavy denting along seams in dry storage room. Operator removed all cans from rest of supply.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers and the wok area are soiled.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on the floor by the kitchen oven. Operator moved oil to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on chest reach-in freezer in kitchen and gasket on walk-in cooler door is soiled. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine is soiled,
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of vegetables and chicken stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Operator covered all during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three buckets of raw chicken, one tub of raw chicken and one tub of raw beef thawing at and on speed rack in kitchen. Operator moved all meats to the walk-in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Emergency exit door in dry storage room blocked by cases/bags of food products.
Jan 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of dented oranges, one can of hosein sauce, 3 cans of baby corn, 2 cans of vanilla pudding, one can of ketchup, one can of pineapple juice, all cans dented at the seem and delivered several days ago.operator segregated all cans from other foods.
Private home/living/sleeping area used to conduct food operation. Observed soda syrup boxes and single service items, in operators personal child care room.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp no longer commercially packaged over ready to eat spring roles. Operator relocated the shrimp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained. Microwave interior at end of cook line covered with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rubber dishwashing gloves in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed item Observed drink pitcher in hand wash sink in wait station. Operator removed item.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked Milk, two containers of cooked chicken, cooked spring rolls, all foods opened or cooked on Tuesday, January 13th, per operator, operator date marked all items.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No employee birthday on all employee food training certificates. Invalid expiration dates, expiration dates are marked for 4 years, only valid for 3 years
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pump spray bottle at beginning of cook line with chemical like substance in it unlabeled, operator placed label on bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle in, garlic bin, and flour bin, and bag of baking soda. Operator removed scoops from all bags.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled with old food debris in kitchen area.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Whipping clothes used as covers for food items in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed all whipping clothes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table on cook line, employee removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean dishes on dish rack.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cutting knives has metal pieces of the blade missing, operator dispose of knife on her own accord.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen area soiled with old food debris
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in kitchen area is in the red.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry food storage area, one (1) can of pineapple is dented.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on cook line in kitchen. Cutting board discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by dish machine has spatula stored inside. Spatula moved.
Dead roaches on premises. One (1) dead roach under convection oven near cook line in kitchen. Dead roach discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line preparing food. Cook placed on hat.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean red plastic cups in drink station area.
Food stored on floor. Two (2) containers of sauce on floor in middle of kitchen. Two (2) containers of oil on floor in middle of kitchen. All items moved and stored correctly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice bin in drink station area. Ice scoop moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink in kitchen. Hand washing sink near cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single use cups on floor in back storage area. Cups moved and stored correctly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two blue wiping cloths stored on counter near buffet line. Cloths moved and stored correctly.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed dish machine from kitchen. Per current plans, dish machine is present. Dish machine must either be reinstalled in same place or new plans must be submitted to indicate removal of machine.
Oct 3, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. In walk in freezer, portioned raw chicken stored over portioned raw beef. Items moved and stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 63 rodent droppings in dry food storage area on floor along walls adjacent to kitchen on one side and dining area on the other side.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the ends of both sides of splitter for outside faucet behind establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed dish machine from kitchen. Per current plans, dish machine is present. Dish machine must either be reinstalled in same place or new plans must be submitted to indicate removal of machine.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in dry food storage area. Floor in dining area. Wall below triple sink in kitchen. Wall below dish area in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster for establishment is on dirt/grass.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets in server area in dining room. Sides of fryer in kitchen. Exterior of rice warmer/cooker in kitchen.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain relief pills and Vaseline over flip top coolers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All Handsinks, provided paper towels
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken in a stick removed from freezer placed in cooler, no date marking
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in flour, cups in sauce, moved
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal sink in cooler, discarded
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain relievers, eye drops, Vaseline stored over flip top cooler
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General chicken, sweet sour
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup In Rice
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice around freezer door
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.