THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Click here to access the department's home page
Licensing Portal - Inspection Details
ONLINE SERVICES
   Apply for a License
Verify a Licensee
View Food & Lodging Inspections
File a Complaint
Continuing Education Course Search
View Application Status
Find Exam Information
Unlicensed Activity Search
AB&T Delinquent Invoice & Activity List Search

Each inspection report is a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. By using this search, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use.

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
Complaint Full 02/19/2020 Facility Temporarily Closed
Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
More information about inspections.
4 2 10
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
23-04-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. In server station under sink and once bin. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel and/or soap dispenser. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
28-02-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation not disposed of according to law. Condensation from AC vents in dining room dripping onto to tables and floor. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-03-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout entire kitchen. Floor underneath of buffet in disrepair. Rotting wood inside buffet. Floor tiles in kitchen and dining room area cracked. Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout entire kitchen and dining area. Light not functioning. In dessert prep area. Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 30 dead inside buffet. 2 dead by soda boxes in kitchen. 5 dead on chemical dry storage shelving. 1 dead in back of prep cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: 1 dead roach in non working walk in cooler used for storage. 1 dead roach in non working walk in cooler used for storage. 1 dead roach by soda boxes 5 dead on chemical dry storage shelving 3 dead under dry storage shelving. 4 dead under three compartment sink 6 dead under prep sink area **Time Extended**
35B-01-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
10-07-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops and rice spoon. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-70-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed from walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink in prep area. Drain cover(s) missing. In kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-10-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In dining room. Standing water observed in food containers used to catch water under sushi buffet. Standing water in kitchen under three compartment sinks and dishwashing area. Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
35A-02-5    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Approximately 15 under buffet. Approximately 25 inside cabinet under buffet. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: Approximately 8 live flies in buffet area. Approximately 6 live flies in kitchen area **Time Extended**
35A-05-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in hot plate holder in buffet. 2 live inside buffet. 1 live under three compartment sink in prep area 1 live by hand wash sink in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: 1 live in non working walk in cooler used as storage. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On dishes being held inside of broken cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: On walls and in corners in various places in kitchen and under buffet area. On table next to meat grinder. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 droppings found under buffet. Approximately 15 droppings under buffet. Approximately 15 inside non working walk in cooler used for storage. 3 on floor under shelving in dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: Approximately 10 under buffet 1. Approximately 8 under buffet 3. 3 under shelving in dry storage. 3 in kitchen next to floor drain. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom. Operator placed paper and soap in restroom. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
New Search
2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee FL 32399 :: Email: Customer Contact Center :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395

The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright ©2023 Department of Business and Professional Regulation - State of Florida. Privacy Statement

Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail. If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one. The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public. Please see our Chapter 455 page to determine if you are affected by this change.