CHINA BUFFET
East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken on walk in freezer floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of kitchen equipment, paper towels device, walk in cooler fan cover soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken on walk in freezer floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of kitchen equipment, paper towels device, walk in cooler fan cover soiled. **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine solution at 0 ppm. Operator set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine at 100 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw tuna in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **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 (122F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (120F - Hot Holding) on buffet line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic bowls in rice, sugar, flour containers. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed peeled onions, salmon on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler doors handles, paper towels devices soiled.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink Faucet in disrepair, next to three compartment sink located in front of dry storage room.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 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 shrimp in hibachi station. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitizer solution at 200 ppm, operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table, kitchen shelves, can openers.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).