New China
1678 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756 · Permanent Food Service · License 6214823
What drove the grade
Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut cabbage) in walk in cooler .
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 8 basic (4 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut cabbage) in walk in cooler .
Manager rearranged food
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in bulk containers under food prep table
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( whole tomatoes ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut onions) in walk in cooler .
Manager rearranged food
Fixed on the spot
Employee personal food ( ice pops) not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer opposite triple sink
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Open beverage stored on top of open box of gloves in food prep area. Manager relocated employee drink
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Repeat violation
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves at cook line .
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep area.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- soiled shelving unit next to fryers
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.