DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHINA BUFFET

East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13456542

  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage, rice, flour container lid cracked or broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed food storage, rice, flour container lid cracked or broken. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455289

  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage, rice, flour container lid cracked or broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed food storage, rice, flour container lid cracked or broken. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple hole in the wall all thoughtout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed multiple hole in the wall all thoughtout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 12 live roaches inside a non-working reach in cooler located across the cook line in the kitchen. Also observed one live roach crawling on an open lid of a reach cooler located across from the cook line area. Observed one live roach crawling on the kitchen floor in front of walk in cooler door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed one live roach crawling on the kitchen wall behind the double door vertical reach in cooler. Also one live roach crawling on the wall above three compartment sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: At the of callback inspection 2 live roaches crawling on the wall under hand sink located at the hibachi station. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454075

  • 32-07-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed employee bathroom soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on beverage station area floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor, one dead roaches on beverage station counter. Admin Complaint
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the hibachi station floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed standing water on the hibachi station floor. **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All thoughtout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage, rice, flour container lid cracked or broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed food storage, rice, flour container lid cracked or broken. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple hole in the wall all thoughtout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed multiple hole in the wall all thoughtout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All thoughtout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar, Msg container with no label on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine of 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 12 live roaches inside a non-working reach in cooler located across the cook line in the kitchen. Also observed one live roach crawling on an open lid of a reach cooler located across from the cook line area. Observed one live roach crawling on the kitchen floor in front of walk in cooler door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed one live roach crawling on the kitchen wall behind the double door vertical reach in cooler. Also one live roach crawling on the wall above three compartment sink. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vertical reach in cooler chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Stop sale issues. At the time of callback inspection observed in vertical reach in cooler chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding) sweet plantain (46°F-Cold holding). For more than 4 hours as per operator. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vertical reach in cooler chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed in vertical reach in cooler chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding) sweet plantain (46°F-Cold holding). For more than 4 hours as per operator. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908131

  • 32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed employee bathroom soiled. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice stored container. Operator removed it, Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on beverage station area floor. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the hibachi station floor. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All thoughtout the kitchen. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage, rice, flour container lid cracked or broken. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor, bags of onions and carrot on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple hole in the wall all thoughtout the kitchen. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above cook line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soil. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All thoughtout the kitchen. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, sugar, Msg container with no label on cook line. 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 sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine of 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 12 live roaches inside a non-working reach in cooler located across the cook line in the kitchen. Also observed one live roach crawling on an open lid of a reach cooler located across from the cook line area. Observed one live roach crawling on the kitchen floor in front of walk in cooler door. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vertical reach in cooler chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vertical reach in cooler chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sponge stored inside hand sink. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

  • 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

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444353

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
  • 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 beef on reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444066

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg, sugar without label. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341376

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plate no inverted at the buffet station. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of carrots, bags of onions on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter, soap and paper dispenser soiled. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 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
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg, sugar without label. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site 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 sanitation solutions of 0 ppm. Operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions of 100 ppm. 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 fried chicken (122°F - Hot Holding); cooked shrimp (111°F - Hot Holding) at the buffet station for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Emailed the form to operator, operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sponge inside hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(464 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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