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NEW CHINA KING

10940 CROSS CREEK BLVD, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-982-2688

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3915439
Grade history
JAN 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 20 spiders along ceiling and wall seams.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Circular togo containers not stored inverted. Manager inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 Hunts Tomato Ketchup Cans stored on dry storage shelf have denting on seams.
High priority/01B-01-4
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Togo menus being used as food liners in containers on prep table and to cover food in walk in cooler. Manager removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White Togo bowls not stored inverted. Manager inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
White cutting board attached to pull top reach in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk in cooler and reach in freezers.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2025 · Discussed needing food grade bags to store frozen food in and not using Togo bags. Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2025 · Discussed needing to replace acoustic tiles with smooth tiles Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent walls and filters have soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2025 · Operator stated they have scheduled a company to come clean hood vent and filters Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pills, nail clippers, and first aid kit stored on top of cans of corn. Chemical bottles stored next to bags of flour. All chemicals and medicine was relocated to gain compliance
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans oyster sauce 1 can of soy sauce 1 can of sin sauce
High priority/01B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Operator using menu paper in container under broccoli and to cover containers in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator using food grade safe paper to cover and use as container lining. Manager removed all menu paper.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk in cooler and reach in freezers.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 20 spiders along ceiling and wall seams.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed on red cutting board stored next to hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Manager replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator stated they had just ran out of the sanitizer they use and had ordered more from Amazon. I spoke to her about needing to get some to use until shipment comes in. Looked up photos with her so she could go and buy it. She went to Publix and bought food safe bleach.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink next to dry storage shelves. Manager replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Manager dated containers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Manager removed.
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Approximately 6 ceiling tiles above cooking area and walk in cooler that are stained and need replacing.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in shared bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Food stored on floor. Containers of raw chicken and buckets of soy sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager moved them to 6 in off the ground.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 knives stored between prep table and reach in cooler.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. manager removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent walls and filters have soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Togo containers stored on floor in front seating area.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers in walk in cooler and reach in freezer not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Handle missing, manually pulling up plumbing inside tank to flush.
Basic/32-23-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Water leaking from faucet of hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers missing labeling. Spoke with operator about labeling.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of oyster flavored sauce.
High priority/01B-01-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items stored in shopping bags inside Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen wings stored over cooked bbq pork and dumplings in Reach in freezer. Raw chicken stored cooked bbq pork, raw beef, and egg roll wrappers in Reach in freezer. Operator relocated raw wings during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink adjacent to dry pantry shelf blocked by rice cooker and large basin. Operator relocated basin during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink adjacent to register used for washing towels.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Food stored on floor. Boxes of raw chicken, sauces, containers of oil, stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocated some boxes chicken during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 4 Knives stored between Walk in cooler wall and kitchen prep table.
Basic/10-17-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service take out containers stored on floor in dining room.
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in reach in chest freezer and front line Reach in cooler not covered: dumpling, egg rolls, bbq pork, raw wings. Operator covered items during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 14, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest freezer stored chicken Pieces in to go bags Operator switched items to food grade bags
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored cans on hand washing sink Operator removed Hand washing sink by cookline blocked by large pots.Operator moved pots.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3-compartment sink. operator replaced towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes stored on floor in dining room area
Basic/25-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing meat at room temp by 3- compartment sink
Basic/06-01-5
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cans stored in sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/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 meats
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Meats in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper menus used to cover cooks chicken in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee remove and discard paper menus
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind cut onions in reach in cooler Corrected -observed employee place in front of onions in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink on cookline blocked by metal containers
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. Observed chicken and pork with no date mark in walk-in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 2022
Basic/50-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of shrimp stored on floor in walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer in prep area adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bulk flour not labeled
Basic/10-01-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temped at 100 degrees F Corrected -observed employee discard
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed a plastic container cut and used as a rice scoop Corrected -observed employee discard
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature Observed employee place in walk-in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.