CHINA BUFFET
1740 S SR 121, Macclenny FL 32063 · 904.259.1288
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken over raw shell egg and raw shrimp. Operator relocated the items.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the two door reach in cooler, raw chicken over ready to eat egg rolls. In the cook line flip top reach in cooler, raw shrimp over washed ready to eat produce. Operator rearranged storage levels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top of speed rack, large metal mixing bowl not inverted or covered for protection. Operator inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. Ice build up on shelf of walk in freezer under compressor.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk salt/sugar container scoop handle in contact with product. Operator removed from comtainer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris build up on top of cook line oven and grease/debris build up on exhaust vent of fryers. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line with mold like substance on door gasket corners. Waitstation soda dispenser has mold like substance build up on front plate behind nozzles.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, uncovered tray of rangoons.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt container with no product labeling. Operator labeled.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw shell eggs in container on top of cut ready to eat onions. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in wait station used as a dump sink as evident by ice in sink. Operator discussed with employee.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All food handling employees training certificates listed as valid for 2 years.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal creamer in walk in cooler on shelf over food for customers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Cookline reach in cooler door gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer under compressor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line with grease build up. Top of cook line oven with debris build up. Cook line reach in cooler door gasket with mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Behind front service counter, box of single service containers stored on the floor.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Food stored on floor. Jug of soy sauce stored in the floor in dry storage. Operator relocated the soy sauce.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between waitstation prep table and wall. Operator removed the knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters have grease build up. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the front counter, single service carry out containers in a box on the floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen shrimp thawing at ambient air temperature on prep table. Operator relocated the shrimp to the freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on cook line prep table. Operator relocated the wiping cloths.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of anti slip chemical over bulk seasoning in dry storage area. Operator relocated the anti slip.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in container of sauce. Operator removed the bowl.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated the beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink clean metal bowls stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. Walk in freezer floor has build up of ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in dipper well at buffet line with well turned off, operator turned the dipper well back on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters over fryer have grease build up. Cook line reach in cooler door gasket has build up of food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning containers with labeling faded off some containers.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken over raw shell egg and raw shrimp. Operator relocated the items.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Sushi rice held on time in kitchen remade at 1:00, not re time marked. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no scoop in container of potatoes, person in charge removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup on floor behind fryers. Ceiling over buffet with mold like substance buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer with grease buildup.
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.