ASIA BUFFET
1706 DEL PRADO BLVD S, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 2395736555
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form on wall during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed women's restroom dirty toilet paper on floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
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Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed heavily soiled floors under cook line.
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spare ribs and egg rolls not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed women's restroom dirty toilet paper on floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed heavily soiled floors under cook line.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Educated manager to remind workers to wash hands when returning from break.
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 spare ribs not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The manager removed the utensils from inside container of water.
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler on front line ambient temperature 49F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container. The owner discarded cracked eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding) in front line reach-in cooler. The owner placed ice on all raw products.
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 in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler on front line ambient temperature 49F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in front counter reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the raw beef.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Spoke to manager about keeping oyster tags in chronological order.
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed crab on buffet line not identifying as Imitation Crab. The manager stated they were correcting, changing and placing correct verbiage on buffet line.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler front counter gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice front counter. The owner moved ice scooper from ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The manager removed utensils from water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Open dumpster lid.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting in dining area.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) in front counter reach-in cooler. The owner is placing raw chicken and raw beef on ice.
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 spare ribs not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice front counter in multiple ice bins.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken beside the raw beef.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form on wall during inspection.
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
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 spare ribs not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice front counter. The operator removed ice scoop from ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken over ready to eat chicken and pork in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw breaded chicken on bottom shelf under the ready to eat foods.
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 spare ribs not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. The owner adjusted hood filters during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Medicine not labeled properly. Observed bottle of pepto bismel in stand up reach-in cooler bar area. The manager removed the bottle of pepto bismel from reaching cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); raw talipa (58F - Cold Holding) in front counter reach-in cooler. The manager placed ice on all raw products.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin beside soda machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 open reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors which have a buildup of food debris and return to working with clean utensils preppping food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef below shrimp and separated properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked spare ribs prepared 48 hours ago and marinated white fish prepped 24 hours ago in walk-in cooler with no date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar under prep table in prep kitchen. Operator removed from sugar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handles of reach in cooler and walk-in cooler in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above dishwasher.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf in dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food debris on floor and under shelves in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from dishwasher.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by rear exit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks changing gloves but not washing hands prior to placing on gloves. Educated manager on speaking to cooks about washing hands prior to placing gloves on before working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat eel in reach-in cooler beside buffet line. The manager moved raw salmon under ready to eat eel.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw swai (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep area reach-in cooler beside buffet line. The owner is placing ice on all raw products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator using hand washing sink in kitchen to wash cucumbers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spare ribs and roasted chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside buffet line ambient temperature 49F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed ice scoop from ice bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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