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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
Complaint Full
02/19/2020
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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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.
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** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
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** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
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** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
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** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
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** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: Operator placed drain cover on drains. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
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** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: Operator removed water from under buffet. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
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** - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-19: **Time Extended**
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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.
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