Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NEW CHINA

1083 TAMIAMI TRL N · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647965
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13463556
DBPR license6803184

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#9High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper menus used as a liner for prepared foods in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the non-food grade papers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored overcooked rice in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-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 overcooked rice raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (47F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cabbage had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a box of fortune cookies blocking access to the handwashing sink nearest the entrance to the kitchen. The operator removed the box of fortune cookies. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 10/23.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic and metal containers with no handles used as scoops for MSG, flour and uncooked rice. The operator removed the containers from the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the carrots. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed a container of MSG uncovered in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – The rear exit not protected with a self-closing door device. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. The operator placed the frozen shrimp in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.