Egypt Lake-Leto, Hillsborough County

NEW CHINA

7013 N HIMES AVE, Egypt Lake-Leto, FL 33614-4004

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Egypt Lake-Leto
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 24527452

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 shelled egg in walk in cooler , manager had employee move items to the appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24527455

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cut boards on the cook line across from the stove top range.

08B-38-4

Detail 24527451

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in front of Wok station , manager had employee relocate oil to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 24527456

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of water in reach in cooler across from Wok Station, employee removed beverage and discarded the drink. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24527453

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing out on sheet pan in back kitchen across from utility sink , employee placed beef in sink with running water to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24527454

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink in back kitchen, manager hung mop to dry Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 24004910

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of water chestnuts in dry storage rack. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 24004905

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat sauces in Walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated all raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 24004906

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice 111F at 12:25pm on front line cook reheated to 154F at 12:29pm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24004909

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front line cook. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24004914

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink blocked by speed rack and empty buckets. Employee relocated buckets during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24004911

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink used to store plastic bags. Employee removed plastic bags during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24004913

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls in Walk in cooler not date marked. Employee added date during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24004912

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on top of front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated drink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24004903

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ice cream located inside Reach in chest freezer and potatoes inside Walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 24004907

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on kitchen floor. Employee relocated soy sauce to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24004904

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located inside Reach in chest freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24004915

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on front line cook soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24004908

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in front line Reach in cooler, Reach in chest freezer, and Walk in cooler are not covered. Employee began to cover some items during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23739943

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of tomato ketchup.

14-31-5

Detail 23739942

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken skewers stored in shopping bag in Reach in freezer. Operator relocated chicken skewers into a food-grade safe bag during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23739941

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked bbq pork and egg rolls in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw chicken during time of inspection. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen shrimp. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23739947

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line cook Reach in cooler are soiled. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23739945

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in employee restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23739948

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front cash register. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23739946

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bbq pork, egg rolls, cooked chicken and cooked foods in Walk in cooler not date marked. Operator added dates to all items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 23739944

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over large chest freezer adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated bug zapper during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23739940

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over bbq cooker on front line heavily soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 23739939

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, eggs rolls, bbq pork, in Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 23443593

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler . Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23443594

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

35B-02-4

Detail 23443592

Basic - Insect control device installed over white chest reach in freezer.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-11-4

Detail 22814789

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee exited the bathroom,entered the work area started packaging sauces. I had the employee to stop and wash her hands. Corrective Action Taken

11-01-5

Detail 22814792

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided a copy by email. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22814791

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled at the end of the table near the end of the flip top reach in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 22814788

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between the flip top reach in cooler and the prep table. The knife was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

38-07-4

Detail 22814793

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry stares.

38-05-4

Detail 22814790

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

14-15-4

Detail 22208695

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard boxes have cook shrimp cook chicken with no lining paper. Employee removed to food grade container. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22208694

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 56 f reach in cooler top grab station cooks line. Operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22208698

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked egg rolls cook dumplings no date mark walk in cooler

11-27-4

Detail 22208696

Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Detail 22208693

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.

14-01-5

Detail 22208697

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour bin by dry storage operator removed

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

05-08-4

Detail 21374885

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

05-08-4

Detail 21224679

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21224678

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21224677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Time Extended

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 21211065

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed above food storage shelf above reach in cooler. Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 21211073

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. lbs of cooked chicken At 47 f held over night did not cool from 135 to 42 within 6 hours no temps Taken by operator. Cooked chicken 53 f 10 lbs held over night did not cool from 135 to 41 f within 6 hours no temperatures taken Warning

09-01-4

Detail 21211069

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee prepped wantons with no gloves and operator stated food goes to walk in cooler than heated later. Discussed with operator the importance of wearing gloves unless immediately having food be heated to 145 f Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-48-5

Detail 21211067

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had bleach that was not approved bottle did not say to sanitize food contact surfaces. Operator went to store to buy correct sanitizer. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21211068

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat soy sauce bucket In walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21211076

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. lbs of cooked chicken At 47 f held over night did not cool from 135 to 42 within 6 hours no temps Taken by operator. Cooked chicken 53 f 10 lbs held over night did not cool from 135 to 41 f within 6 hours no temperatures taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21211074

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler by cash register cooked chicken 46 f cooked chicken 45 2nd temp. Temps went down to 43 f Walk in cooler: raw chicken 45 f raw beef 45 f egg rolls 45 f raw beef 45 f cook chicken 45 f operator moved items to walk in freezer 2nd temp temps went down to 43 f Walk in cooler cook pork chunks 45 f raw seed sprouts 45 f Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21211064

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed. Operator was able to identify time for broccoli cook chicken raw seed sprouts and label items. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21211070

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21211071

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21211075

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. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21211066

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table on prep table. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21211072

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Warning

Sep 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

05-06-4

Detail 21328321

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 21319004

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone and began working with food no hand washing. Discussed with operator to wash hands and change gloves . Repeat Violation Warning

09-01-4

Detail 21319010

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting celery with no gloves on. Not to be heated immediately. Discussed with operator the importance of wearing gloves operator placed gloves on. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21319011

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from sauce table cooks line Cold holding: raw beef 47 f operator placed in reach in freezer 2nd temp. Cooked noodles 71 f reach in cooler operator moved to freezer 2nd temp Walk in cooler Cold holding: Cooked pork 45 f cooked egg rolls 44 f cut lettuce 45 f cook pork 45 f operator turned the cooler temperature up higher. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-07-4

Detail 21319007

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21319005

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Equipment ladle soiled operator removed and discarded. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21319008

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-06-4

Detail 21319006

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21319009

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. Cited from last inspection 7/21/22 Warning

Feb 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 20883732

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed on prep table behind cooks line. Operator removed during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-01-4

Detail 20883741

High Priority - Dented hoisin sauce 1 can water/ chestnut slice 1 can.

12A-27-4

Detail 20883736

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.

50-17-2

Detail 20883743

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-04-5

Detail 20883738

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over unwashed produce buckets in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw food to bottom shelve. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20883742

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on prep table Cold holding: cut lettuce 68 f advised to put in walk in freezer .2nd temp Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20883740

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork and egg rolls not date marked in reach in cooler by cash register. Observed employee date mark items. Walk in cooler sweet and sour chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler operator date marked food. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20883735

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20883739

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table in back kitchen observed water bottle on prep table.

12B-02-4

Detail 20883734

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating by restaurants food storage. Discussed with operator that no food from the restaurant or single service items or utensils can be around employee while eating. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20883733

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under cooking equipment on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 20883737

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Walk in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 8Basic: 5Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 20589126

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed on top of reach in cooler on cooks line. Observed operator remove to designated area. Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 20589137

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cheese Wonton without glove. Observed employee wash hands and put on new gloves.

22-45-4

Detail 20589134

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash metal rod sticks used for food contact in prep sink without using sanitizer. Inspector went over the importance of using wash rinse sanitize method. Observed employee wash rinse and sanitize dishes during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20589131

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauce in walk-in cooler. Observed employee remove raw shrimp to bottom shelf.

12A-09-4

Detail 20589128

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing no glove on one hand while washing hands in hand washing sink.Inspector went over the importance of proper hand washing. Observed employee remove gloves and wash hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20589129

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: Cold holding : raw chicken 47 °F cooked chicken 46°F cooked shrimp 47°F cooked shrimp 47 °F raw shrimp 46 °F 1st temp at 1:15pm inspector advised operator to place all Potentially hazardous foods to walk in freezer to rapid cool. 2nd Temps at 2:12 pm raw chicken 39 °F, cooked chicken 41 °F, cooked shrimp 43 °F, cooked shrimp 43 °F, raw shrimp 39 °F. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20589132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line by rice and soup hot holding unit :. Inspector advised operator to reheat pork and chicken to 165 °F.Hot holding: cooked chicken 100 °F, cooked pork 89 °F, 1st temp at 2:00pm 2nd temp at 2:06pm cooked pork 184 °F Cooked chicken 170 °F. Observed operator reheat food items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20589135

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Chlorine at 200ppm. Operator re made solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20589133

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on prep table on cooks line. Inspector educated employee to not eat by the restaurants food or on cook line. Observed employee move to dining room to eat. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20589136

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food containers stored next to restaurants food in walk in cooler shelf. Observed employee move personal food to designated area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20589125

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in freezer gaskets soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 20589130

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by reach in cooler on cooks line. Observed employee remove from table during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20589127

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor by reach in cooler on cooks line. Observed employee place a blue crate under solution bucket. Corrected On-Site