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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 12/28/2016 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
23-25-4    Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
08B-45-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Containers/buckets of sauce. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
35B-01-4    Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-22-4    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-17-4    Basic - Floor tiles missing.
36-11-4    Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen/dish room.
14-38-4    Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
08B-30-4    Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bulk containers missing lids.
08B-12-4    Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4    Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-16-4    Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
35B-03-4    Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-04-4    Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door.
06-05-4    Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Salmon still frozen. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-09-4    Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
42-01-4    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers.
01B-01-4    High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. One can of spaghetti sauce 6.9oz. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-19-4    High Priority - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Can of Raid
41-14-4    High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. Can of Raid next to appliances **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4    High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at 300ppm 3/comp **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-4    Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines.
22-05-4    Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
22-16-4    Basic - Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
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