NEW CHINA

Name: NEW CHINA
Address: 6625 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD STE 9, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32244, US
Rating: 60.4

6625 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD STE 9, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244

License #2613771

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

60.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 30, 2026 · 7 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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NEW CHINA in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 14 critical, 7 major, 47 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed flying insect trap next to rear exit with dead flying insect build up.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining food contact shelf next to fryer station. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cardboard.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on gaskets on walk-in cooler door.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil long in food contact shelf next to reach in cooler on cook line.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked noodles cooling at room temperature on speed rack by rear exit. Cooked noodles were at temperatures of 81F and cooling for 1.5 hours. Cooked noodles were placed in walk-in cooler.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead roach and dead lizard observed in sticky trap on floor under reach in freezer. Operator discarded sticky traps.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bottom shelf of prep table, container of sugar and container of salt have to go bowl observed in product being used as scoop. Operator removed to go bowls.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple tiles over cook line/prep area/food storage not non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operators open beverage container on clean prep table. Operator removed his drink from table.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers soiled with black build up and food debris. Also, floor under cook line/wok station soiled with debris. Also, floor under first reach in cooler near front counter soiled with food debris.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong hanging on magnetic hook observed at knee height on steam table. Operator moved magnetic hook to wall above steam table and stored tongs properly.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, handles of tongs in bowl of noodles touching product. Operator removed handle from product and lifted above edge of bowl.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers have build up of food/grease debris. Also, multiple gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezer soiled/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. Operator stated hood company is coming tomorrow to clean.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. On table in lobby, single service forks and spoons stored in bottom drawer of plastic container not presented with handles first. Operator grabbed to large to go container and moved all forks and spoons so handles were presented first.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket in mop sink. Operator rang mop out and hung up and discarded of dirty mop water.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of prep table, three large containers of sugar, salt and msg removed from original packaging and not labeled. Operator labeled wash container.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, operators personal raw shelled eggs stored on shelf above container of ready to eat sauce. Operator moved raw eggs next to restaurant eggs till he takes home today.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, small metal bowl with two raw chicken breast stored on top of shelf above bowl of raw shrimp. Operator moved raw chicken breast with other raw chicken products.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In first reach in cooler near front counter, tso chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sweet and sour chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food was out while cooking orders then placed back into reach in cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table at end of cook line, bowl full of chemical/tools stored on shelf next to food products. Operator removed bowl from shelf.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All ceiling tiles in kitchen area are acoustic/not painted or smooth.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area by side room with water heater, ceiling tile appears to have water damage.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen near flip top reach in cooler, employee drinking cup on prep table. Manager moved cup.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near front counter, gaskets are torn.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In back of kitchen near dry storage shelves, reach in freezer has ice build up.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In reach in cooler by front counter, handle of tongs on top of chicken wings in metal bowl. Manager removed handle of tongs off of food product.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on flip top reach in cooler and walk-in cooler soiled.
[25-18-4] Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. In unisex bathroom in establishment, toilet paper and paper towels stored in bathroom.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelves in back of kitchen, 2 cans of soy sauce dented on the rim of can and also on side of can.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp in plastic tub on shelf above ready to eat sauces in 5 gallon buckets not sealed. Manager moved shrimp to different shelf in walk-in cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table next to flip top reach in cooler, a bucket and a bowl filled with chemicals and tools stored on shelf next to food products. Manager removed bucket and bowl from shelf. Also, on bottom shelf of table next to fryers, a spray bottle of oven, grill and fryer cleaner stored on shelf next to soy sauce packets and plastic to go bags. Manager removed spray bottle.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle not on nonabsorbent surface.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster plug missing.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In stored container of starch, to go bowl used as scooper. In stored bag of rice, dog bowl used as scooper. Manager removed both bowls.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area are acoustic/not smooth or easily cleanable.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Three ceiling tiles above walk in freezer is broken.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open coffee cup, then placed cup on clean prep table. Manager removed drink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler by canned goods storage rack, gasket torn.
[33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster lid missing.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of walk in cooler is soiled with build up.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of soy sauce dented at seam on canned storage area by back door. Manager segregated and will try to return can.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cut onions. Manager moved eggs to correct storage levels.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by register blocked by whites trash can. Manager moved trash can.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. Some tiles are peeling apart.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Missing for two employees preparing food on cook line. Hair restraints placed on.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in freezer is torn.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor around hot water heater in back kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of whole cabbage on floor in walk in cooler. Cabbage moved and stored correctly.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on grass.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. Manager began removing ice.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Two sticky fly traps hanging from ceiling over prep table in back kitchen. Traps removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Manager states will be cleaned next week.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pan of raw beef stored over pan of cooked chicken. Items moved and stored correctly.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage prepared yesterday on prep table in kitchen 52F. Cabbage removed from temperature control approximately one hour prior. Cabbage moved to walk in cooler to cool.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter blocked by chair and trash can. Both items moved.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near rear exit door has gloves stored inside. Gloves removed.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler near front counter, pans of fried chicken and egg rolls prepared yesterday morning have no date. Manager dated items.