NEW CHINA ST PETE

Name: NEW CHINA ST PETE
Address: 928 58 ST, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33710, US
Rating: 56.9

928 58 ST, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33710

License #6214728

🥡 Chinese ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

56.9 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

How is this score calculated? →

Quick take

NEW CHINA ST PETE in ST PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 61 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 54 of them so far.

How to read this page

Start with the newest inspection, then verify the pattern

The score is the shortcut. The inspection timeline is the real story. Read the latest visit first, open the official DBPR record when you need the source, then compare this restaurant with other options nearby.

Read latest inspection ↓ Open official DBPR ↗ Compare nearby ↓

Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

Use this as context before you scroll through every inspection.

Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

March 14, 2026

The latest inspection on May 13, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 4 minor.

Inspection data quality

What’s powering this page

Official source: DBPR

Inspection coverage

67%

Inspector notes

Coverage note

Inspector notes linked where available

InspectFL reorganizes public DBPR inspection records into a page you can actually scan. When exact inspector notes are available, they appear inline. Otherwise, the page falls back to violation categories plus the official DBPR record.

What you’ll see here

•Inspector notes appear inline when available.
•The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero inspector notes.

Location + actions

See the place, then share or verify

Open in Google Maps ↗ Open in Apple Maps ↗

DBPR

*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

Inspection timeline

Inspection History

Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.

Critical Major Minor

Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall near kitchen exit Operator cleaned area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on cook line prep cooler stained
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked noodles and cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw eggs to store below ready to eat foods.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer behind cook line in disrepair, lid being held together using tape.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler and freezer doors have accumulation of grease, dirt, and food debris.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards throughout kitchen stained and grooved
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of corn starch bearing no label. Operator labeled.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in reach in freezer nearest 3 compartment sink door hinge 2 live roaches in reach in freezer across from cook line door hinge. 2 live roaches under prep table at end of cook line 1 live roach on prep table at end of cook line 2 live roaches in reach in cooler hinges 2 live roach on cook line floor 3 live roaches inside reach reach in freezer across from fryers door hinge. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor near 3 compartment sink 1 live roach on box of plastic drink lids in dry storage area 1 live roach on box of peanuts in dry storage area 1 live roach on bleach bottle under 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches on wall outside walk in cooler Operator killed all except 2 that ran away
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces in walk in cooler stored on floor. Operator removed from floor.
[14-36-5] Interior of several coolers and freezer in disrepair with torn gaskets and have exposed insulation thats been duct taped into place. Cracks and crevasses are creating harborage areas for vermin.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line equipment have accumulation of grease and food debris
[22-16-4] Reach-in coolers throughout kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Corn starch in uncovered bin in dry storage area next to 3 compartment sink. Operator covered.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Chicken skewer (42F - Cold Holding, retemped at 44F); egg roll (46F - Cooling, retemped at 48F) Cooler across from fryers not keeping food cold, temperatures increased during inspection. Operator put thermometer inside and its reading 56F. Operator removed food from this unit and will not store food in this unit until it has been repaired and temping 41F or below.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches near 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in reach in freezer door hinge 2 dead roaches inside reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink 1 dead roaches and one roach egg sac in pan on top of reach in cooler on cook line 2 dead roaches in cobwebs on outlet above reach in freezer. 3 dead roaches on floor at end of cook line 3 dead roaches on floor between reach in freezers 3 dead roaches on cook line floor 5 dead roaches inside reach in freezer across from fryers 4 dead roaches in walk in cooler 5 dead roaches in grease on floor under fryers 1 dead roach on floor in restroom 3 dead roaches inside soap dispenser at hand wash sink on cook line 1 dead roach behind soap dispenser at hand wash sink on cook line 1 dead roach on floor at restaurant entrance Operator cleaned up all.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over egg rolls in reach in cooler across from fryers Operator moved raw meat below ready to eat food.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls (51F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (51F)
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knives used for chopping meat stored in dirty bucket on prep table at end of 3 compartment sink
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm, remade and tested at 50PPM)
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood ventilation system has accumulation of grease
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - knives not sanitized after washing. Operator set up sanitizer compartment and sanitized items.
[16-05-4] Rinse solution not maintained clean. Food particles in rinse solution of 3 compartment sink. Operator remade rinse compartment with clean water.
[12A-05-4] Employee drank then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee washed hands once corrected.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Egg rolls (51F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (51F) Walk in cooler ambient temp 52F. Items discarded and other TCS items in cooler prepped and dated today, ice added to keep in temp.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -Walk in cooler ambient temperature 52F, not keeping food in temp. - reach in deli cooler on cook line not keeping food cold.
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food utensil stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Bowl used as scoop for raw beef being stored in container of cut carrots in reach in cooler. Operator is aware that carrots must cook to 155F internal before serving.
[16-06-4] No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Operator rinsed knives used to cut raw meat with plain water to clean. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized knives after being corrected.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in walk in cooler, and cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with soap once corrected.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink once instructed to do so.

Community reaction

What do locals think?

Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then scroll a little lower to add what you actually saw.

Community pulse

Would you eat here?

NEW CHINA ST PETE has a rough inspection history. Would you risk it?

F record

A rough inspection history changes the conversation. This vote is a quick read on community trust.

Join the discussion

Seen this place in person? Share what stood out — cleanliness, food handling, service, or whether the inspection record matches the real experience.

Add your take in under a minute

or comment with email

Also send the weekly restaurant roundup

Loading comments…

Keep exploring

More places worth comparing

If you're deciding where to eat next, compare this page with similar spots nearby instead of relying on one score in isolation.

Similar Chinese in ST PETERSBURG

Use these as a same-category comparison set so you can judge this score against nearby alternatives, not in isolation.

CHINA STAR

1762 22 ST S, ST PETERSBURG

89.8/100

HONG KONG

1077 62 AVE S, ST PETERSBURG

88.4/100

Other options in ST PETERSBURG

If you're just looking for a better place nearby, start here and compare the current scores before you decide where to go next.

STAR FAMILY MARKETS

3680 46 AVE S, ST PETERSBURG

100/100

SMALL BATCH CREAMERY ST PETE

5530 4 ST N, ST PETERSBURG

Dessert/Ice Cream

100/100

FL.TJ,INC

34 ST SOUTH, ST PETERSBURG

100/100

PIPOS CUBAN CAFE

9531 BAY PINES BLVD, ST PETERSBURG

Cuban/Caribbean

100/100

MARGARET ANNS CATERING

5625 N 4 ST, ST PETERSBURG

100/100

NEW CHINA ST PETE

Failing Health Score

Start with the newest inspection, then verify the pattern

What stands out in this inspection history

What’s powering this page

See the place, then share or verify

Inspection History

What do locals think?

Would you eat here?

Join the discussion

More places worth comparing

Similar Chinese in ST PETERSBURG

CHINA STAR

HONG KONG

Other options in ST PETERSBURG

STAR FAMILY MARKETS

SMALL BATCH CREAMERY ST PETE

FL.TJ,INC

PIPOS CUBAN CAFE

MARGARET ANNS CATERING

📬 Get Weekly Inspection Reports