NEW CHINA 8 INC
16892 US HWY 441, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-735-2300
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects in the kitchen
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beef in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hour. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt containers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed.
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Equipment in poor repair. Upright white freezer gasket torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back kitchen area. Floor by hand washing sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright white freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. 2 bottles of cooking oil on the floor. Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white upright freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright stainless steel freezer gasket
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright stainless steel freezer interior
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects in the kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
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 over cooked dumplings I walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in elk in cooler opened three days ago. Operator date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt, Sugar and MSG containers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle and drinks on. prep table. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces on the floor in the kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Fan guard in walk-in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by cook line interior soiled.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose bibb located next to cooks line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (cos)
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone stored on shelf above make line.
Equipment in poor repair. - door gasket on Frigidaire freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in mop sink area. - cooking oil under wok station. - onions stored in walk in cooler(cos)
Ice buildup in Frigidaire reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line. - gasket on walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler on cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Garlic in oil 79° Less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed in freezer for quick cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Hose bibb located next to smoker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers -Can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - restroom - hand sink on cooks line
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - walk-in freezer door
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - cutting board on cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - rice hot holding unit. -interior of Frigidaire freezer -walk-in gasket
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under wok station
Food stored on floor. - several buckets with cut onion, sprouts, various sauces in walk-in cooler.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - magic chef freezer - Frigidaire freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on storage shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -exterior of wak station -exterior of fryers - exterior of rice cooker
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -wood board on cooks line.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - breaded chicken, rice stored in retail bags in walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef stored over noodles in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -general chicken (54F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food items were pulled from walk-in 1 hour prior. Operator placed back in walk-in cooler.
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. - can opener
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cold holding unit on cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - Gaskets on cold holding units on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors under all equipment throughout the entire kitchen areas -both walk-in cooler and freezer
Food stored on floor. - cave of chicken, pork stored in walk-in freezer. - buckets of sauce stored in walk-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed rack - hood fliters - exterior of equipment on cooks line. - all lower shelving - gaskets on walk-in collet. - gaskets on cold holding units on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler on cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout entire kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar, MSG, Salt
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored over prep at entry of kitchen area.table
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -General chicken stored in cardboard box
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef stored over noodle stored in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - general chicken 81° - Egg Rolls 64° Operator placed items in freezer for quick cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener -Fryer baskets
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. 3 employees
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding unit on cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 Cooks preparing food on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Front and Back door open at the time of inspection.
Food stored on floor.. -Sauce buckets, broccoli stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink at cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - All lower shelving throughout the entire kitchen area. -Exterior of all equipment in kitchen area. -Exterior of rice cooker -Hood filters -Exterior of smoker unit in kitchen area. -Exterior of bulk ingredients storage containers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Soiled floors. -walk in cooler -all floors throughout entire kitchen area and under all equipment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.