ASIAN BUFFET
10493 SOUTHERN BLVD, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561.792.8883
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw salmon- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
8 cases · $7,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026007093 | Dec 3, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $1,000 |
| 2--2025066672 | Aug 14, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $1,600 |
| 2--2024069297 | Sep 24, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | $1,600 |
| 2--2024037397 | Jun 3, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $1,200 |
| 2--2024022390 | Mar 26, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $600 |
| 2--2023062704 | Oct 24, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2022014927 | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $800 |
| 2--2021045427 | Aug 23, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach in cooler, Raw shrimp stored over washed vegetables in reach in cooler, Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat krab Raw crab stored over ready to eat sauce in low boy. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Establishment is using fresh oyster shells for ready to eat stuffed krab. Advised operator to discontinue use of oyster shells for ready to eat food. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen, designated hand wash sink used for other purposes as evident by pot scrubber inside sink. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear of kitchen, gap at threshold of exterior door.
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Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Establishment is using fresh oyster shells for ready to eat stuffed krab. Advised operator to discontinue use of oyster shells for ready to eat food. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. At cook line, in use spoon used to dispense raw beef, raw chicken, and raw shrimp without being cleaned and sanitized between different animal products. Advised operator that all raw animal products must have individual utensils to prevent cross contamination. Operator removed utensil.
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of peaches dented across the seam. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw salmon stored over ready to eat crabmeat in walk in freezer not all products were commercially packaged. Operator stored raw salmon properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease and food debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non good grade cardboard stored on top of shrimp/ chicken in walk in cooler- operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw pork not commercially packaged stored over krab rangoons - operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler - raw chicken stored over cooked plantains - operstors removed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At serve station- chemical spray bottle stored over soda boxes - operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line area- soiled damp wiping clothes stored on cutting bored- operator removed.
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At can storage areas approximately 1 dented can of bamboo shoots- see stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer - raw salmon not commercial packaged stored over Krab sticks - operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi station cooler- raw fish 47F- cold holding, cooked seaweed 44F- cold holding, raw shrimp 44F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator moved to reach cooler to quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals spray bottle stored over soda boxes - operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub in hand sink by buffet area - operator removed.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At kitchen area- 2 dented cans of oyster sauce - see stop sale.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At cookline area- employee handled raw fish then priced to wash their hands for 3 seconds then- educated operator- employee washed hands properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink by server station- ice in sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler- Cooked pork prepared Wednesday not date marked - operator date marked.
Sep 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- two dented cans of Beets, 1 rusted can of oyster sauce, and 2 dented/ rusted cans of peaches.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi station- non food grade paper towels used in contact with salmon- operator removed.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At dry storage area- establishment had can of household pesticide - operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk In freezer raw salmon not commercially packaged over cheese balls.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass reach in cooler - raw chicken wings stored over sweet potatoes- operator removed and stored properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At server station - spray bottle of bleach stored over boxes of soda- operator removed.
Jun 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of joint medicine stored on cook line. Ibuprofen stored on cook line, operator removed. Corrected On-Site**
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans strawberry glaze 3 cans chocolate pudding 1 can peaches All cans dented to seam of can
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At bar area reach in cooler cut avocado stored on nonfood grade paper towel, operator discarded paper towel.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At walk in cooler variety of vegetables stored in direct contact with plastic nonfood grade thank you bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. At reach in cooler on cook line Raw shrimp stored over French fries. Raw shrimp stored over house made sauce. Operator stored all products properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. At walk in cooler Observed shucked oyster shells. Per operator, oyster shells are saved and reused with ready to eat crab meat inside. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut lettuce at 3:55 since 10:30 (56F - Cooling) at current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut lettuce at 3:55 since 10:30 (56F - Cooling) at current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours, see stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dry storage area hose Bibb no vacuum breaker.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags with no date, educated operator on correct procedure for storing oyster tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dry storage Can opener blade soiled with food debris, operator moved can opener to dish washing area to be washed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter hand washing station used to dump chicken grease, made operator aware that sink is for handwashing purposes only.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine spray bottle of degreaser not labeled, operator labeled as containing degreaser.
Food stored on floor. At dry storage Soy sauce on floor. Operator moved to 6 inches off the floor.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. At walk in cooler Observed shucked oyster shells. Per operator, oyster shells are saved and reused with ready to eat crab meat inside. See stop sale.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub inside handwash sink by cookline- operator removed.
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At walk-in freezer non food grade paper towels used as liner for container with krab sticks- educated operator- employee removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer - raw salmon stored over over cheese balls - operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler by cookline- raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken- operator moved to lower shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw salmon- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter-cut cabbage 74-77F- cold holdings - food not prepared or portioned today- food left on counter for 30 minutes- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front line prep area- Cooked rice 91-105F at 3:40 to 91-101F to 4:15( cooling since 2:30)- food left out on counter to cool- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 70F within remaining time- operator over to walk in freezer to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub inside handwash sink by cookline- operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At double sink- salmon defrosting on counter - operator moved to walk in cooler.
Oct 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage areas observed one dented can of banana pudding, two cans of ketchup and one can of duck sauce- see stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer - raw shrimp stored over cheese dumplings - operator moved shrimp to lower shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over sauce- operator moved to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for foods at cold buffet and hot buffet- operator placed time mark for remaining hour.
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