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NEW CHINA SPRING

9119 MERRILL RD #10 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32225

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3335460
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354718
DBPR license2612794

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Sugar in non food grade plastic bin. Also, soiled cardboard box being used to line top shelf of prep area. Chicken in non food grade containers inside white refrigerator behind POS counter. Shrimp in non food grade bag in walk in freezer in direct contact with food product. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Sauce in reach in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked food in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – time/temperature contol for safety food cold held at greater than 41F. Rehydrated garlic at 55F at cookline. Person in charge discarded garlic. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corn starch container bins need to be cleaneda¿¿ heavily soiled on exterior.

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear of establishment is blocked with miscellaneous items. Person in charge moved items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One Ceiling tile in rear of establishment by water heater is in disrepair.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 Dead roaches beneath bins on prep line.

#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers missing beneath triple sink and mop sink in rear of establishment near exit.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 2 food storage bins partially melted near cookline at rear of establishment.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors beneath triple sink soiled.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets seals on reach in cooler on cookline soiled.

#7Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing cardboard box for fried wontons. Person in charge removed wontons from box and placed in a plastic tub. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MSG container label missing from container next to cookline. Corn starch bins need to be labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.