ASIAN BUFFET
1742 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Wesley Chapel FL 33543 · 813-907-7688
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on prep table in back kitchen 1 live fly on floor by mop sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Container of chicken on floor. Employee moved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with seasonings inside not labeled on cook line. Employee labeled
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replaced
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cups on prep table next to tea maker. Manager moved.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed clear container of medicine above preparation table. Manager moved to employee area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef take out at 11am. tempted at 11:36am, retemp 38F at 12:35(45F - Cold Holding) cooked shrimp taken at 11 am. tempted at 11:34am retemp 38F at 12:35. (54F - Cold Holding) Manager put more ice on items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet plantains cooked ( at 11:25am 112F - Hot Holding, taken out at 11am, retemp 141F at 12:35) black pepper chicken taken out at 11am. tempted at 11:26, retemp 141F at 12:35 (116F - Hot Holding); cooked fried chicken taken out at 11 am, tempted at 11:29am, retemp 144F at 12:35 (112F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken taken out at 11am, tempted at 11:29am, retemp 166F at 12:35 (108F - Hot Holding) Manager replaced items with fresh cooked product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards behind sushi bar near stir fry station.
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered items.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cook line paper towel under cooked chicken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook and prep areas
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing foods removed from the original container container container not labeled with common name.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored produce in walk-in cooler
Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing imitation crab at room temp. Manager move krab to walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager discarded wet towel.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on prep table in back kitchen 1 live fly on floor by mop sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hibachi grill: shelled eggs- ambient (51F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding). Manager will add to time as a public health control paperwork. Discussed not overfilling pans
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab salad made yesterday
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator has currently applied for change of ownership, and needs to submit plans and re-install hand sink next to three compartment sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed ice machine from back kitchen and added two ice machines in server station. They removed hand sink next to three compartment sink, which will be added back.
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator has currently applied for change of ownership, and needs to submit plans and re-install hand sink next to three compartment sink
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from left side of three compartment sink in kitchen
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed ice machine from back kitchen and added two ice machines in server station. They removed hand sink next to three compartment sink, which will be added back.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.