PLATEFUL CHINESE BUFFET
PLATEFUL CHINESE BUFFET has 9 health inspections on file for its DEFUNIAK SPRINGS location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 5 months ago · 9 reports on file
66 US Highway 90 East
Florida, 32433
Walton County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
9/15/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10882710
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
5/9/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10836078
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet rice scoop in standing water at 77F. Operator removed during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen chicken uncovered in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line raw beef 46F, less than 4 hours.
4/18/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10821452
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/8/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10755117
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8894903
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one box of frozen shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed large plastic container of rice stored on floor in dry storage area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored uncovered in walk-in freezer.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris on walk-in cooler shelves.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance of walls in walk-in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large plastic container of rice not marked with common name.
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container with cut lemons, 2 containers of orange juice stored in ice intended for customer service. Repeat Violation
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed container with cut lemons, 2 containers of orange juice stored in ice intended for customer service
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink located in Hibachi kitchen with steel scrubbers stored inside.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no papertowels at handwashing sink located between upright cooler and fryers.
7/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8789755
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 3 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of crawfish stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crawfish and Krab meat thawing at room temperature. Operator placed back in cooler for proper method. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood used as lid/divider in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink beside upright cooler.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink beside upright cooler.
- 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 no date marking on bulk prepared foods held in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
2/5/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8600532
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/18/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8465689
Met Inspection Standards4 basic
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed one pitcher and gallon container of juice stored atop ice in bin intended for customer service. Operator removed food and burned ice.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon and crawfish thawing at room temperature without running water. Repeat Violation
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed 2 pieces of unsealed wood used as divider atop raw chicken in walk-in cooler.
8/7/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8348316
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, multiple food items throughout kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened bottle of water and a styrofoam cup with drink stored on shelf above make table in kitchen. Operator moved to proper storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, walk-in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor on Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crawfish thawing on counter at room temperature.
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood in use as lids/container dividers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of orange juice stored in ice bin intended for drink use.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of orange juice stored in ice bin intended for drink use.
- 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.