ASIA BUFFET INC OF HE
1706 Del Prado Boulevard South
Cape Coral, Florida, 33990
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice front counter in multiple ice bins. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) in front counter reach-in cooler. The owner is placing raw chicken and raw beef on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and spare ribs not date marked in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice front counter. The operator removed ice scoop from ice bin. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken beside the raw beef. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form on wall during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and spare ribs not date marked in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. The owner adjusted hood filters during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken over ready to eat chicken and pork in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw breaded chicken on bottom shelf under the ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and spare ribs not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin beside soda machine. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
- 41-22-4:High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Observed bottle of pepto bismel in stand up reach-in cooler bar area. The manager removed the bottle of pepto bismel from reaching cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); raw talipa (58F - Cold Holding) in front counter reach-in cooler. The manager placed ice on all raw products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar under prep table in prep kitchen. Operator removed from sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handles of reach in cooler and walk-in cooler in kitchen area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf in dishwasher area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food debris on floor and under shelves in walk-in freezer.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from dishwasher.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by rear exit.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee open reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors which have a buildup of food debris and return to working with clean utensils preppping food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef below shrimp and separated properly. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked spare ribs prepared 48 hours ago and marinated white fish prepped 24 hours ago in walk-in cooler with no date mark. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside buffet line ambient temperature 49F.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed ice scoop from ice bin. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks changing gloves but not washing hands prior to placing on gloves. Educated manager on speaking to cooks about washing hands prior to placing gloves on before working with food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat eel in reach-in cooler beside buffet line. The manager moved raw salmon under ready to eat eel. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw swai (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area reach-in cooler beside buffet line. The owner is placing ice on all raw products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator using hand washing sink in kitchen to wash cucumbers.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spare ribs and roasted chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).