CHINA BUFFET

Violations (10)

• 03B-01-6Critical

  Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried wings (100F - Hot Holding); pork (109F - Hot Holding); cheese pizza (99F - Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: During the callback inspection observed cheese pizza 108F, shrimp 100F, fried chicken wings 90F. As per operator food was put out in the buffet line about 1 hour ago. **Admin Complaint**

  High Priority

• 36-37-5

  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-32-5

  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling with water damage throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-34-5

  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-11-5

  Equipment in poor repair.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door with ambient temperature of 50F. Located at the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: Sliding reach in cooler empty with food of any kind, operator stated that they're waiting for the technician. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-69-4

  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in dry storage area. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-33-4

  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 21-12-4

  Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table. Operator properly stored in chlorine sanitizer solution. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table. Operator properly stored in chlorine sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 32-07-5

  Bathroom facility not clean. -

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: During the callback inspection the bathrooms were cleaned in some area but they still need to be deep cleaned and also had a very unpleasant smell. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 53B-14-5

  Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**

  Intermediate