CHINA BUFFET
1245 E FOWLER AVE, TAMPA 33612
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
19
Total
26
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near back door next to walk in freezer soiled, operator began cleaning at time of inspection. Cutting boards soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator how to obtain license.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Canned Mandarin Oranges - Winners - 6LBS Canned Sliced Peaches - Fi Hood - 6LBS Operator discarded at time of inspection.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on bucket next to hand sink near dish pit ontop of empty bucket 3 dead roaches in dessert storage area 1 dead roach under soda concentrate in back dish area Operator discarded bucket. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on prep table in back. Discussed with operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in back kitchen area with no hair restraints.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in back dish area wet nesting, discussed with operator.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of M3 Turbo Air freezer handle in disrepair. Walk in cooler doesn't close, establishment uses bucket to keep door closed.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles/ missing tiles throughout establishment in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and soy sauce stored on ground. Frozen fish in back walk in freezer stored on ground. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under cutting board in kitchen. Wet wiping clothes stored on prep table on cooks line.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted, emailed operator educational packet containing choking poster. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled back prep area. Hood filter soiled front prep area over grill.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Woman's restroom near entrance. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line (far left)
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee bathroom has leaky faucet that cannot be turned off.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in front kitchen area not stored to dry.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned Mandarin Oranges - Winners - 6LBS Canned Sliced Peaches - Fi Hood - 6LBS Operator discard at time of inspection.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above raw pork in walk in cooler. Raw chicken above raw broccoli. Operator moved to approved location. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Zippo brand lighter fluid stored above reach in freezer next to hand sink at entrance. Operator move to approved location. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided operator with clean up and diarrheal procedure plan.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived halfway through inspection. 6 employees at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employee bathroom near dish area. No towels at hand sink front buffet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap back hand sink near walk in cooler. Operator provided soap at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 26 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled with old food debris. Hood filters have buildup of grease. Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor when entering restaurant. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have buildup of rust. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mussels cold holding on buffet at 71F. Stop sale issued.
- 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 operator body fluid clean up sign. Repeat Violation
- 53A-11-4:Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. No person in charge at time of inspection.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by dishwasher. 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. No date markers on food prep in the past24 hours inside walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open container.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink is set up wash,sanitized,rinse.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of dishwasher.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Craw fish stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator physical copy of choking poster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of dust overtop ovens and fryer. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line have buildup of black-mold like substance.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors when entering restaurant. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onions and peppers not washed before preparation. Owner had staff wash produce. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have buildup of rust.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall left side of cooks line is soiled with old food debris.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor. Owner removed and properly stored mop. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of water chestnuts.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hand without using soap. Owner had employee rewashed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 88F. Owner discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 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. Emailed operator employee health agreement.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap hand washing sink by food preparation table.
- 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. No dates on any food inside walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).