Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NEW CHINA

1083 TAMIAMI TRL N · NOKOMIS · Sarasota County · FL 34275

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3461319
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8770397
DBPR license6803184

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#13High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with uncooked rice in the kitchen. Observed uncooked rice stored in a gray trash bin.

#14High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 small insects inside a container of MSG. The operator discarded the MSG. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08A-11-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority08A-20-5

High 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 beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 small insects inside a container of MSG. The operator discarded the MSG. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#18High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the outside mop sink.

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the probe thermometer at 180F in boiling water.

#20Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the metal bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above the walk in cooler.

#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 50 dead roaches underneath the fryer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the dry storage area soiled with an accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the fryers soiled with an accumulation of food debris, oil, and dead roaches.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic buckets with noodles and bean sprouts stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic16-04-4

Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drainboards for the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for the walk in cooler and the reach in cooler soiled with a slime like substance. Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic35B-13-4

Basic – Observed the rear exit screen door torn.

#11Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed a container of MSG stored uncovered in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.