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NEW CHINA ST PETE

928 58 ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3631648
Visit number4
Inspection Visit ID13649362
DBPR license6214728

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in reach in freezer nearest 3 compartment sink door hinge 2 live roaches in reach in freezer across from cook line door hinge. 2 live roaches under prep table at end of cook line 1 live roach on prep table at end of cook line 2 live roaches in reach in cooler hinges 2 live roach on cook line floor 3 live roaches inside reach reach in freezer across from fryers door hinge. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor near 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on box of plastic drink lids in dry storage area 1 live roach on box of peanuts in dry storage area 1 live roach on bleach bottle under 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches on wall outside walk in cooler Operator killed all except 2 that ran away – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: 1 live roach on floor at restaurant entrance 1 live roach on wall next to reach in freezers 1 live roach on pipe under prep table next to 3 compartment sink 1 live roach behind hood system **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: No live roaches observed this visit. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: 4 live roaches in crevasses under 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches on kitchen floor near walk in cooler Operator killed 5, one got away. **Time Extended**

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards throughout kitchen stained and grooved – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches near 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in reach in freezer door hinge 2 dead roaches inside reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink 1 dead roaches and one roach egg sac in pan on top of reach in cooler on cook line 2 dead roaches in cobwebs on outlet above reach in freezer. 3 dead roaches on floor at end of cook line 3 dead roaches on floor between reach in freezers 3 dead roaches on cook line floor 5 dead roaches inside reach in freezer across from fryers 4 dead roaches in walk in cooler 5 dead roaches in grease on floor under fryers 1 dead roach on floor in restroom 3 dead roaches inside soap dispenser at hand wash sink on cook line 1 dead roach behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink on cook line 1 dead roach on floor at restaurant entrance Operator cleaned up all. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: 1 dead roach on stove system behind wok 1 dead roach on hood system **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: 1 dead roach on prep table leg 1 dead roach in walk in cooler door hinge Operator cleaned up both. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: No dead roaches observed this visit. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Chicken skewer (42F – Cold Holding, retemped at 44F); egg roll (46F – Cooling, retemped at 48F) Cooler across from fryers not keeping food cold, temperatures increased during inspection. Operator put thermometer inside and it's reading 56F. Operator removed food from this unit and will not store food in this unit until it has been repaired and temping 41F or below. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**

#4Basic14-36-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of several coolers and freezer in disrepair with torn gaskets and have exposed insulation that's been duct taped into place. Cracks and crevasses are creating harborage areas for vermin. – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment have accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.