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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 02/04/2020 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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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. Bowl used to scoop rice. Operator removed from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5    Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
35A-03-4    Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found in dry rice. Operator removed roach and discarded the rice. **Admin Complaint**
36-22-4    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout entire kitchen. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen and buffet area.
10-11-4    Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed from water and placed in clean, dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4    Basic - Light not functioning. In oven area.
23-05-4    Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Dry storage shelving. Gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers. Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
36-02-5    Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
14-41-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
01B-01-4    High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of hoisin sauce. Can of pineapple juice.
35A-02-5    High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 25 live flies in buffet area, on the cove molding, not flying or landing on food. 2 live flies by rice containers. 3 by customer waiting area. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4    High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead roach found in dry rice.
11-07-4    Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or 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. Emailed Big 5 foodborne Illness poster to operator.
31A-03-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sponge in hand wash sink at buffet.
31A-11-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to wash produce. Let operator know that the sink is only intended for hand washing.
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ware washing area.
53B-05-5    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.
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