New China

1013 Amelia Plaza, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Permanent Food Service · License 5500878

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 30 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 24, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · not yet fixed · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection
5 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 3 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 basic (3 repeats)
-50
Administrative complaint on Aug 24
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score30

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug242026

Routine inspection

15 violations found

First visitAug 24, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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 violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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 violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: 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.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed one live flying insect in kitchen area near triple sink and back door.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Handwash sink at server station, plastic pitcher in sink upon arrival. Operator removed from sink.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  No soap at handwash sink near dish area. Operator stocked soap.
  Fixed on the spot
  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.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
  Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added more bleach and rechecked at 100ppm.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
  Exterior door opened and screen door has gap under door.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.