ASIAN FUSION BUFFET
117 HARBOR VILLAGE LN, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 813-645-8889
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice with no time mark at bar area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023013966 | Jan 4, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $160 |
| 3--2015049156 | Nov 3, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015 | $800 |
| 3--2015031895 | Jun 9, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 | $400 |
| 3--2015017245 | Mar 19, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Cabbage 49 F at buffet, manager place more ice in ice bath.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sushi held on time, manager filled out written procedure at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flour.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection.
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bulk soy sauce in walk in cooler. Employee relocated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both Handwash sink on cooksline.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooksline near buffet.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bulk soy sauce in walk in cooler. Employee relocated.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kevin Tong Jiang 11-23-25 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both Handwash sink on cooksline.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooksline near buffet.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings thawing in 2 compartment sink without running water. Operator turned on cold running water at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet of Handwash sink on cooks line near buffet.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over corn on cooks line. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump shellfish water in hand wash sink on cooks line at beginning of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored with customer food in line reach in cooler. Operator had employee removed drink during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Container of self service wontons stored on center buffet table with no sneeze guard
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over a container of soy sauce in walk-in cooler Employee placed raw chicken on bottom shelf
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice with no time mark at bar area
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. Observed sushi rice with no time mark at bar area
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 vacuum breakers missing at splitter at mop sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing wet wiping cloth in hand sink on service line Inspector employee to employee the proper uses of a hand washing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on cook line Employee replaced
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled in dish area Employee labeled spray bottle
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour on dry storage shelf Employee removed
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking with no hair restraints
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers in storage shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in water temped at 86F on prep table Employee discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on gaskets of walk-in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table in back kitchen Employee placed in sanitizer bucket
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing out cloth in handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents soiled throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water temped 86 F, operator replaced water temped 139 F.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese mixture in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 115 F on buffet table.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags for oysters.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler and macaroni and cheese in walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at mop sink, open labeled at time of inspection.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing across from walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water temped 77 F, retemp 168 F
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled in dry storage, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over oil in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi 70 F at buffet table. Sent operator time as a public health control form.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Rice 90 F, sent operator time as a public health control.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For oysters.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near buffet area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing across from walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Shrimp on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water temp 86.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of msg not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
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.