NEW CHINA
3801 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33611
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the microwave door handle soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of won ton wrappers and noodle stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed bagged carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket soiled with a black substance. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of msg uncovered in the storage area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cut cabbage stored in cardboard boxes originally used for raw chicken. The operator discarded the cabbage. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cut cabbage stored in cardboard boxes originally used for raw chicken. The operator discarded the cabbage. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bag of fortune cookies stored in handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator removed the fortune cookies. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the fryers soiled with an accumulation of food debris, oil, and dead roaches. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic buckets with noodles and bean sprouts stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 16-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drainboards for the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler soiled with a slime like substance. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 35B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed the rear exit screen door torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with uncooked rice in the kitchen. Observed uncooked rice stored in a gray trash bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the outside mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the metal bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches underneath the fryer. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the fryers soiled with an accumulation of food debris, oil, and dead roaches.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic buckets with noodles and bean sprouts stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drainboards for the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler soiled with a slime like substance. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
- 35B-13-4:Basic - Observed the rear exit screen door torn.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of MSG stored uncovered in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with uncooked rice in the kitchen. Observed uncooked rice stored in a gray trash bin.
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 small insects inside a container of MSG. The operator discarded the MSG. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 small insects inside a container of MSG. The operator discarded the MSG. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the outside mop sink.
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the probe thermometer at 180F in boiling water.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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.
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher near the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen in the red below the green zone.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 21 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple food items throughout the kitchen. The operator discarded the plastic containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of residue. Observed microwave door handles soiled with an accumulation of residue.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and keys stored on shelves above food preparation tables. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed unwashed carrots stored in the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop stored in 98F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the water. Corrected On-Site
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items at the three compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Rear exit openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of msg not covered in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed celery in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle a cell phone wearing gloves then touch a food container without changing gloves. Educated the operator on proper glove and handwashing procedures.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (67F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (80F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator stated the above food have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above food products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (67F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (80F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator stated the above foods have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above food products. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soiled equipment stored in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the soiled equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 23 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the exterior of the dishmachine soiled with debris. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for msg in the dry store age area. Observed a metal bowl used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop from the food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as shelf liner in prep area and on the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile above the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in prep area and the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets for the reach in cooler on the cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave soiled with food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for the reach in cooler and the walk in cooler soiled with a slime like substance. Observed the air curtain for the walk in cooler soiled with a black substance. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit door missing a self-closing mechanism.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of msg not covered in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap after handling raw chicken. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. The employee washed hands with soap.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper menus used as a liner for cut cabbage in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the menus and rewashed the cabbage. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink after handling raw chicken. Observed employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal scrub brush inside the handwashing sink at the back of the kitchen. The operator removed the scrub brush. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink at the front of the restaurant. The operator provided paper towels at the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the front of the restaurant. The operator provided soap for the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by handwashing sink at the front of the kitchen in red zone below the green zone. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).