CHINA A BUFFET
5407 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 407.435.9920
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 6 dead roaches in sticky trap. Behind reach in freezer. Operator discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023031412 | May 17, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on counter with rice cookers.
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. Operator handling cellphone and went back to handle utensils for serving food. Educated operator.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in white reach-in freezer.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard for front line does not protect food, only has overhead protection. Food is served to customers from front line.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Consumer had bit into fried chicken drum and returned to operator. Operator placed back into fryer. Operator then discarded chicken drum. Oil in fryer unwholesome.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of oil blocking handwashing sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table with rice cooker.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil by handwashing sink on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of white reach-in cooler and freezer. Dry storage shelving.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked Shrimp thawing on trip sink counter.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of medicine on prep table with rice cookers.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked white rice stored in Walmart grocery bag in white reach-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over French fries in reach-in freezer.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard for front line does not protect food, only has overhead protection. Food is served to customers from front line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid on bottom shelf of table across from cook line, not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottles on prep table with rice cookers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal dark chocolate bar in contact with vegetables used for consumers in white reach-in cooler at back of kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Gallons of oil on floor by cookine. Cases of water bottles on floor underneath prep table with rice cookers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of white reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer soiled. Interior of dry storage has accumulated flour and soiled around the gaskets.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam to-go containers on floor across from triple sink.
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of medicine on prep table with rice cookers.
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 moving pans as she changed oil from fryer and then stir food with clean spoon on front line without washing hands. Employee handled cellphone several times and went to handle prep without first washing hands. Educated operator.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked white rice stored in Walmart grocery bag in white reach-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over French fries in reach-in freezer.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard for front line does not protect food, only has overhead protection. Food is served to customers from front line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken, fried rice, seasoned chicken, on buffet line temping between 90F-110F, per operator items have been on buffet for 40 minutes. Operator raised temperature of hot holding wells to bring up temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid on bottom shelf of table across from cook line, not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottles on prep table with rice cookers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal dark chocolate bar in contact with vegetables used for consumers in white reach-in cooler at back of kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Gallons of oil on floor by cookine. Cases of water bottles on floor underneath prep table with rice cookers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of white reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer soiled. Interior of dry storage has accumulated flour and soiled around the gaskets.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam to-go containers on floor across from triple sink.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of vitamins on prep table with rice cooker.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags in direct contact with raw food in reach-in freezer at back of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Friend chicken on plate above steam table at front counter temping 90F. Educated operator about maintaining food at 135F or higher for hot holding.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table with rice cooker.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Toothbrush and toothpaste next to rice cooker.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator handling food without hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of white refrigerator next to cookline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go styrofoam containers on floor across from triple sink.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over RTE vegetables in reach in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food containers in reach in cooler not date marked
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 6 dead roaches in sticky trap. Behind reach in freezer. Operator discarded
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop flour in dry storage
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. Oil containers next to cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Exterior microwave
Stored food not covered. Shrimp in reach in freezer
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Package of medicine on food prep in kitchen. Operator removed
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Broccoli in reach in refrigerator in prep area Raw pork in reach in freezer by hand wash sink
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. White shrimp over fries in freezer in prep area Raw pork over fries in reach in freezer by hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing is date marked
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Black mold like substance in sanitizing section of 3 compartment sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several throughout
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. No ceiling tiles, exposed duct work
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots by refrigerator by handwashing sink Clean dishes on front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered cup of coffee in steamwell with hot holding foods. Personal water bottle on prep table with rice pots Operator removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor by hand wash sink
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reaching freezer by hand wash sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with copy
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area of burner grill Outside microwave Gaskets on all coolers Side of equipment 3 compartment sink handles and surrounding area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All shelves in reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. Chicken on three compartment sink Shrimp in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen cooked chicken at room temperature. Operator placed in refrigerator
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -3 compartment sink
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -squeeze bottles
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked eggrolls, chicken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil -bag of onions
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. No.10 cans
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 11 high priority.
11 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -3 compartment sink
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -manager not sanitizing dishes in 3 compartment sink, stated using small spray bottle for sanitizing
Grease overflow on floor under flat top.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Operator dried hands on clothes/apron after washing.
Operator handled soiled equipment and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -touched trash can, roach bait prior to engaging in handling food for customers
Operator washed hands with no soap. Operator rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -household roach bait
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored above whole cabbage/greens
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. -noodles
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -manager placed bottle of lye on food prep surface next to food and single service
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -squeeze bottles
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink filled with dishes, blocked in front by cases of oil
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked eggrolls, chicken
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
All Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in back
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Noodles held inside refrigerator with soiled towel touching food directly. See stop sale for contamination
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil -bag of onions
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. -chicken, beef thawing at room temperature
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets, side of equipment -hood filters -3 compartment sink handles
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. No.10 cans
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -room temperature
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cabbage places inside beverage box on dry storage rack uncovered
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator leaned onto the floor with bare hands grabbed objects to take outside, returned to cook raw chicken no hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over cooked noodles
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board soiled on the prep table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty plates stored insides the hand washing sink.
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.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table in the kitchen
All 3 Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all equipment door handles inside of the kitchen
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Heavily soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through T the kitchen
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Interior f exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -top and sides of fryer have an accumulation of grease -refrigerators soiled
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.plates stored on the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Next to the exit door
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.