NEW CHINA KITCHEN
3599 N LECANTO HWY · BEVERLY HILLS · Citrus County · FL 34465
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bags directly in contact with stored food in walk in freezer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: Frozen fish stored in direct contact with plastic non food grade to go bags in walk in freezer **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored over cooked chicken, prepped vegetables and cream cheese in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: Raw chicken and beef stored over sauce buckets in walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding); raw beef (54F – Cold Holding); garlic in oil (54F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F – Cold Holding); bean sprouts (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (58F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F – Cold Holding) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: garlic in oil (54F – Cold Holding) bean sprouts (54F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (59F – Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (56F Cold Holding **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line area, ambient temperature of cooler 54F. See stop sale. raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding); raw beef (54F – Cold Holding); garlic in oil (54F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F – Cold Holding); bean sprouts (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (58F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (53F – Cold Holding) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: In reach in cooler in cook line area, ambient temperature of cooler 54F. See stop sale. garlic in oil (54F – Cold Holding) bean sprouts (54F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (59F – Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (56F Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked noodles in walk in cooler covered with plastic wrap 75F after cooling 2 hours. Operator moved to freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: Not observed **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: Multiple items including cooked meats and vegetables in walk in cooler with no date mark **Admin Complaint**
53B-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Operator filled out safe staff cards torn off from certificates in books from 2012 during the inspection. The names of the employees did not match any records on the DBPR food service employee search tool. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: Operator received new Safe Staff training books and filled out certificates without training or test filled out or submitted **Time Extended**
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. In use reach in cooler in cook line ambient temperature 54F. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front counter area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Exterior of cooking equipment in cook line area Walk in cooler shelves **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:14 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.