NEW CHINA KITCHEN
3599 N LECANTO HWY · BEVERLY HILLS · Citrus County · FL 34465
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items in reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler with ready-to-eat items in direct contact with a non-food grade plastic bag. Discussed with operator proper storage.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed multiple ready-to-eat food items stored in cardboard containers in cooler on cook line and walk-in cooler (krab rangoons, cut and washed vegetables, etc.). Discussed proper storage with operator. Employee started to correct. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat krab rangoons in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Operator moved and stored correctly. Discussed in depth with operator on proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times to the right of the three compartment sink, blocked with equipment. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has fried chicken, rice, and egg rolls, and eggs on time as a public health control with a time stamp but no written procedure. Operator has written plan on phone, but it is not filled out. Discussed procedure in depth with operator. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2024 displayed. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation grease/food debris on cook line near reach-in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:08 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.