NEW CHINA
1083 TAMIAMI TRL N · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed celery in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle a cell phone wearing gloves then touch a food container without changing gloves. Educated the operator on proper glove and handwashing procedures.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (67F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (80F – Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator stated the above food have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (67F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (80F – Cold Holding) in the kitchen. The operator stated the above foods have been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soiled equipment stored in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. The operator removed the soiled equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple food items throughout the kitchen. The operator discarded the plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of residue. Observed microwave door handles soiled with an accumulation of residue.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and keys stored on shelves above food preparation tables. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed unwashed carrots stored in the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop stored in 98F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
16-04-4Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items at the three compartment sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
35B-03-4Basic – Rear exit openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of msg not covered in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.