CHINA BUFFET II INC
3650 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33916
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors mens restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over buffet line in dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed No covered receptacle in women's restroom. Admin Complaint
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed Employee Training Booklets SafeStaff but No schedule class for employee Training. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors mens restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over buffet line in dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink and paper towel dispenser heavily soiled in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors mens restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over buffet line in dining area. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of produce on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink and paper towel dispenser heavily soiled in kitchen. Warning
- 24-11-4:Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. 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
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (98F - Hot Holding); fried fish (101F - Hot Holding); fried shrimp (106F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (99F - Hot Holding); steak (103F - Hot Holding) in buffet line. The manager is reheating all products and placing back in buffet line. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 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 chicken not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-05-5: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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles to reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tiles above reach in cooler in kitchen area and damaged and stained tiles in buffet area. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee refilling buffet table without a hair restraint.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light covers above buffet tables. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer broken on men's room door. Repeat Violation
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed one half of walk-in cooler is unlit. Had to use flashlight to see shelves and foods stored.
- 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 opening equipment with handles that are soiled with food debris and then carrying clean trays of ready to eat food to buffet table without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Operator refilled 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Operator filled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 in walk-in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marking. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).