Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NEW CHINA

1013 AMELIA PLAZA · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3721115
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759608
DBPR license5500878

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate7 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

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room on rack, one (1) can soy sauce and two (2) cans of bean sauces dented along seam of can. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect in kitchen area near triple sink and back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, shredded carrots in plastic to go bags.

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, tubs of raw chicken stored over unwashed watermelon and ready to eat sauces. Also, in walk-in freezer on metal rack, multiple trays of raw chicken over raw beef and ready to eat cream cheese wontons. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dining room at cabinet area near partitioned off area, spray bottle of multiple purpose cleaner and all purpose cleaner stored next to singlet service paper towels and wrapped chopsticks. Operator moved spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at server station, plastic pitcher in sink upon arrival. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near dish area. Operator stocked soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in men's restroom unable to dispense paper towels. Operator stated it was probably batteries and grab some to change. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In reach in cooler on cook line, blue cloth used to cover pan of egg rolls. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage room on rack, one (1) can soy sauce and two (2) cans of bean sauces dented along seam of can. Operator moved cans next to back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top shelf over flip top reach in cooler next to to-go boxes. Operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door opened and screen door has gap under door.

#7Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added more bleach and rechecked at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 25, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.