DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHINA BUFFET

East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893199

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and rice container stored on floor near by dry storage.
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled near by dry storage.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw fish stored over soy sauce. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer; Raw frozen chicken stored over raw pork, non of them commercially packaged. Operator removed raw pork to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked rice (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator cooked rice place on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating cooked rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Shampoo stored with flour bag at dry storage. Operator removed shampoo to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple dish racks soiled with mold like substance. In soda machine; nozzles and ice dispenser soiled with mold like substance.

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736269

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by dish machine. Operators refilled dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8658749

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored above food served to customers. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8639304

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in reach in cooler next to fryers.

Inspection Date: 2/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451549

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 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 shelled eggs in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw chicken on bottom shelf beside shelled eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink near dishwasher being used to fill an empty container.
  • 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 chicken and egg rolls in reach-in cooler not date marked.

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357230

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler.