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Name: CHINA BUFFET License Number: SEA6113016
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2015
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 12546 HWY 301 S
DADE CITY, FL 33525

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 07/08/2014 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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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
14-01-4    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
23-06-4    Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Can opener holder.
51-11-4    Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
14-45-4    Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
08B-44-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-45-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
13-03-4    Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
51-09-4    Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
51-15-4    Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
35B-08-4    Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
36-47-4    Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
10-01-4    Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
51-18-4    Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
14-29-4    Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
23-05-4    Basic - Soil/food residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves/racks.
23-09-4    Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
29-23-4    Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Spray hose.
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-4    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
03A-07-4    High Priority - Cornstarch and water cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4    High Priority - Dented cans present. (2) put aside to return for credit. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-27-4    High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-08-4    High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
14-15-4    High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
03A-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggrolls - put food in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-09-4    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
08A-21-4    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
08A-17-4    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
05-05-4    Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
22-22-4    Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
22-31-4    Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact shelves/racks. Walk in cooler.
11-07-4    Intermediate - Person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
53B-13-4    Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Walk in cooler - Eggrolls
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