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Licensee
Name: CHINA BUFFET License Number: SEA3911556
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2023
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 1245 E FOWLER AVE
TAMPA, FL 33612

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 03/14/2014 Met Inspection Standards
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
23-25-4    Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
08B-44-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Sauces, shortening **Warning**
08B-45-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning** On 3/14/14- walk in cooler
14-11-4    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves rusting **Warning**
35B-01-4    Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-41-4    Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
36-22-4    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room, employee bathroom, throughout kitchen area **Warning**
36-17-4    Basic - Floor tiles missing. Dish room **Warning**
36-11-4    Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Low grout in dish room, by three compartment sink **Warning**
14-70-4    Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
31B-04-4    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line, women''s room **Warning**
14-29-4    Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
23-09-4    Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line **Warning**
08B-13-4    Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-14-4    Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
38-04-4    Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-02-4    Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cook line, by walk in freezer, dish room, hall way by second kitchen (where food is placed), prep area, second kitchen **Warning**
14-41-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
14-17-4    Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-4    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Storage room by electrical room **Warning**
29-34-4    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By dish sink **Warning**
22-20-4    Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-22-4    Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
01C-02-4    Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
02C-02-4    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent walk in cooler **Warning**
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