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CHINA BUFFET

9400 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 60, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904.725.8819

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats216
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2612902
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly In rear kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $640

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2016006208Feb 4, 2016Mar 3, 2016$640

Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks over coolers and in coolers, discarded
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Under cook line pan of crab meat thawing on floor moved to cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Stored food not covered. Bread rolls on buffet line, moved to under sneeze guard.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen raw pork stored in thank you smiley face bags in chest freezer in kitchen
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frog legs over cooked chicken bites Raw pork over cooked chicken wings In walk in cooler. Moved to store correctly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance and purple substance in clear spray bottles no labels, hanging near triple sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on sushi bar area, moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone over prep areas, -purses next to metal containers of knives and tongs, -Personal jackets stored over paper towels at handsink in kitchen. Headphones over flip top cooler Items moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers on cup potatoes on floor Containers of Bagged crab meat, moved to store properly
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass door cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink near glass sliding door coolers, dispenser not working
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance, labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks over prep areas, moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Large container of pork on floor of kitchen Container cut potatoes stored on floor of kitchen. Moved to coolers
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between two prep tables
Basic/10-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust Shelving in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water at tripe sink, turned on water
Basic/06-01-5
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Basic/16-15-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2025 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease build up on paper towel dispenser and on soap dispenser in hibachi station
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Plexi glass door on sushi bar broken
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2025 · Time Extended
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Yellow and clear Containers used to store raw chicken cracked
Basic/14-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef Raw chicken over pork dumplings in walk in freezer on rack
High priority/08A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zep brand spray bottle with purple substance inside no Label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Basic/16-15-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in soy sauce used as scooper Cups in sugar and and Salt
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease build up on paper towel dispenser and on soap dispenser in hibachi station
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks over prep area
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Plexi glass door on sushi bar broken
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple in kitchen
Basic/35B-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers Cut potatoes in water on floor Containers of crawfish on floor Case of clams on floor under wok
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Yellow and clear Containers used to store raw chicken cracked
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives used to cut vegetables stored between prep tables
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple personal drinks in cooler over foods
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk in freezer salmon, dumplings chicken meatballs tuna all 35f in walk in freezer ambient temperature 39f
Basic/03A-05-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crawfish thawing on floor of walk in cooler Clams thawing on floor under wok
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles unlabeled with purple liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in msg used as a scooper
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled fan covers In walk in cooler
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In two door reach in cooler where noddles and mac&cheese is stored no thermometer found
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw blue crabs over cooked pork but and ribs
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50f noddles 48f mac&cheese60 in reach in 2 door cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handsink in kitchen nutcracker to 2 compartment prep sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles unlabeled with purple liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in msg used as a scooper
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled fan covers In walk in cooler
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks next to slicer in kitchen
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks in kitchen sushi chef
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple handing in kitchen area over prep
Basic/35B-08-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Cooked pork on floor in black containers
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In two door reach in cooler where noddles and mac&cheese is stored no thermometer found
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large gray container wirh whore substance, states its corn starch
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over krab meat and shrimp in walk in freezer on rack
High priority/08A-02-6
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with different solutions inside. Purple, pink and yellow.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoopers in soy sauce, sugar and other sauces
Basic/14-01-5
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep tables.
Basic/12B-07-4
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Glass door on sushi bar
Basic/14-11-5
Observed: Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Basic/35B-08-4
Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In kitchen sliced potatoes in pan stored on floor, In walk in freezer cases of krab meat on floor In kitchen packs of krab meat on floor. All items moved off floor
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drinks open in coolers
Basic/12B-13-4
Observed: Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked chicken stored under handsink in kitchen, manager Removed
Basic/08B-54-4/Corrective Action Taken
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers with white substances inside States its sugar
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly In rear kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw pork over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cut cakes, desserts with no, or inadequate sneeze guard protection.
High priority/08B-01-4/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Tray of shell eggs., 3, at 80° in kitchen. Since 11 am. Moved by manager
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi Rolls at 49°, 50°. 48°. 50°. 50°. In sushi case in prep area. Per manager since 9 am.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 80° cook line. Cooked corn 67° kitchen counter. Since 11 am. Moved by manager. Sushi Rolls at 49°, 50°. 48°. 50°. 50°. Salmon, creme cheese In sushi case in prep area. Per manager since 9 am.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. No time mark on sushi rice in rear kitchen, multiple hot foods at buffet line. Multiple cold foods at buffet lines. Per manager items are refilled every 2 hrs. Inspector explained requirements
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 food service employees onsite with no certified food manager present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures incomplete
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Employee restroom in disrepair. Heavy clutter.
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom Soiled.
Basic/32-07-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks containers on prep tables.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut jug used as scoop.
Basic/14-10-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled floor in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored in a prohibited area. Box of Uncut water melons stored in rear employee bathroom. Item voluntarily discarded.
Basic/08B-37-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food stored on floor. Multiple prepped foods in buckets / tubs on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair by Three compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Very heavily soiled walk in cooler racks.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Multiple cut, prepped foods in walk in cooler and freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 total live flying insects in following area of establishment: One live flying insect on in use non food grade drill in kitchen Three live flying insect near corner shelves by walk in Freezer
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Observed 2 live flying insects in back prep kitchen area near food. Observed 2 live flying insects in dining area at buffet line in middle section Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · No live flying insects observed Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); 2 tubs krab mix (49F - Cold Holding); 1 case raw shell eggs, 15 bags shredded cheese, 4 bags cut lettuce and 3 tubs of raw prep chicken - ambient temperature (46F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair. Stop sale issued. cooked chicken, cooked pork cooked stuff chicken mushrooms and krab stuff mix mushrooms (46-48F - Cold Holding), all stored in upright glass double door reach in cooler on cook line, place there from main walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago as per manager. Manager moving items to another cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · TCS foods in glass reach in cooler on cook line temperatures at 47-51F. Stuff krab mushrooms Egg rolls Cooked chicken At hibachi station reach in cooler: Raw shrimp All items as per manager were stored in walk in cooler and brought to reach in cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Manager place items back in walk in cooler and put ice on some Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · Glass upright reach in cooler on cook line at 49F ambient temperature. Still the same and operator is still storing TCS foods unit from main walk in cooler. Reviewed with operator and operator stated looking to change out unit but has not done so yet. Some TCS foods in unit have ice bags on top of food All TCS food cold holding between 47-51F, and place there from main walk in cooler this morning. Manager having employees to put ice on top and has new reach in cooler coming in tomorrow Cooked chicken Eggrolls Raw chicken Raw fish Pre made pizza toppings Admin Complaint
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple fly sticky tape installed on ceiling hanging with approximately 50 dead flies throughout kitchen area and some over food preparation area.
Basic/35A-06-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Few dead flying insects on traps and traps were just changed Time Extended/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · At Callback : Not observed. Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Glass upright reach in cooler at 49F ambient temperature. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 21, 2023 · Still the same and operator is still storing TCS foods unit from main walk in cooler. Reviewed with operator and operator stated looking to change out unit but has not done so yet. Some TCS foods in unit have ice bags on top of food Time Extended
Aug 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start working after coming from outside back door and go straight to prepare food without washing hands. Reviewed with manager.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Observed employee drop clean cups on floor in dining room area and bring back to kitchen and immediately return to handle clean equipments without washing hands Admin Complaint
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 total live flying insects in following area of establishment: One live flying insect on in use non food grade drill in kitchen Three live flying insect near corner shelves by walk in Freezer
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Observed 2 live flying insects in back prep kitchen area near food. Observed 2 live flying insects in dining area at buffet line in middle section Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 trays cooked egg rolls, 2 pans cooked chicken and 10 pans cooked stuff chicken mushrooms (46-50F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair. Stop sale issued. 1 pan cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); 2 tubs krab mix (49F - Cold Holding); 1 case raw shell eggs, 15 bags shredded cheese, 4 bags cut lettuce and 3 tubs of raw prep chicken - ambient temperature (46F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair. Stop sale issued. 2 pans of roast cooked pork butt (46-47F - Cooling)m stored in pan in make table reach in cooler on cook line and stored overnight with no additional prep as per manager. Huge pork butt still in tact and not cut for proper cooling. Stop sale issued
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · No stop sale issued but Manager Brad during inspection had employees to discard multiple foods that was stop sale on yesterday's visit. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); 2 tubs krab mix (49F - Cold Holding); 1 case raw shell eggs, 15 bags shredded cheese, 4 bags cut lettuce and 3 tubs of raw prep chicken - ambient temperature (46F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair. Stop sale issued. cooked chicken, cooked pork cooked stuff chicken mushrooms and krab stuff mix mushrooms (46-48F - Cold Holding), all stored in upright glass double door reach in cooler on cook line, place there from main walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago as per manager. Manager moving items to another cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · TCS foods in glass reach in cooler on cook line temperatures at 47-51F. Stuff krab mushrooms Egg rolls Cooked chicken At hibachi station reach in cooler: Raw shrimp All items as per manager were stored in walk in cooler and brought to reach in cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Manager place items back in walk in cooler and put ice on some Admin Complaint
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple fly sticky tape installed on ceiling hanging with approximately 50 dead flies throughout kitchen area and some over food preparation area.
Basic/35A-06-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Few dead flying insects on traps and traps were just changed Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Glass upright reach in cooler at 49F ambient temperature. Time Extended
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 39 violations recorded, 11 high priority.

11 High priority8 Intermediate20 Basic
Show 39 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 trays cooked egg rolls, 2 pans cooked chicken and 10 pans cooked stuff chicken mushrooms (46-50F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair. Stop sale issued. 2 pans of roast cooked pork butt (46-47F - Cooling)m stored in pan in make table reach in cooler on cook line and stored overnight with no additional prep as per manager. Huge pork butt still in tact and not cut for proper cooling. Stop sale issued
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start working after coming from outside back door and go straight to prepare food without washing hands. Reviewed with manager.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds after coming from lunch break and go to prep food
High priority/12A-17-4/Warning
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed touching ear bud in ear and continue to prepare and cut produce with bare hands to be stored for later use at sushi prep area in kitchen
High priority/12A-10-4/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed touching ear bud in ear and continue to prepare and cut produce with bare hands to be stored for later use at sushi prep area in kitchen
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 total live flying insects in following area of establishment: One live flying insect on in use non food grade drill in kitchen Three live flying insect near corner shelves by walk in Freezer
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler on shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Multiple prep frozen raw chicken stored over frozen food wanton and krab mix in walk in Freezer
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At prep sink
High priority/29-37-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 trays cooked egg rolls, 2 pans cooked chicken and 10 pans cooked stuff chicken mushrooms (46-50F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair. Stop sale issued. 1 pan cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); 2 tubs krab mix (49F - Cold Holding); 1 case raw shell eggs, 15 bags shredded cheese, 4 bags cut lettuce and 3 tubs of raw prep chicken - ambient temperature (46F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair. Stop sale issued. 2 pans of roast cooked pork butt (46-47F - Cooling)m stored in pan in make table reach in cooler on cook line and stored overnight with no additional prep as per manager. Huge pork butt still in tact and not cut for proper cooling. Stop sale issued
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 pan cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); 2 tubs krab mix (49F - Cold Holding); 1 case raw shell eggs, 15 bags shredded cheese, 4 bags cut lettuce and 3 tubs of raw prep chicken - ambient temperature (46F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair. Stop sale issued. cooked chicken, cooked pork cooked stuff chicken mushrooms and krab stuff mix mushrooms (46-48F - Cold Holding), all stored in upright glass double door reach in cooler on cook line, place there from main walk in cooler approximately 2 hours ago as per manager. Manager moving items to another cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 2 pans of roast cooked pork butt (46-47F - Cooling)m stored in pan in make table reach in cooler on cook line and stored overnight with no additional prep as per manager. Huge pork butt still in tact and not cut for proper cooling. Stop sale issued
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting board stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in employee restroom in kitchen blocked with multiple container
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed over 6 food handler employees working and no certified manager present in establishment. Manager Brad Huang arrive 20 minutes later into the inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sushi hibachi station At employees restroom in kitchen area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. At employees restroom in kitchen area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler not date marked. Manager stated prepared 2 days ago
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple and orange spray bottle not labeled at ware washing area. Manager stated it's cleaner
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple fly sticky tape installed on ceiling hanging with approximately 50 dead flies throughout kitchen area and some over food preparation area.
Basic/35A-06-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Card board on floor in walk in cooler and walk in Freezer soiled
Basic/36-06-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees open drink cups stored on prep tables in kitchen
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw pan of prep fish stored over restaurant cooked foods on shelf in walk In cooler. Moved by manager.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees aprons stored on dry storage shelf next to food
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food with no hair restraint. Manager provided hair nets
Basic/13-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler Ambient thermometer reading at 40F in disrepair. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Walk in cooler door with gasket in disrepair and door showing insulation in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Operator using non food grade drill to prepare food in bucket with spindle attached
Basic/14-10-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipments and prep table soiled with food debris Floor in walk in cooler soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple fly sticky tape installed on ceiling hanging with approximately 50 dead flies throughout kitchen area and some over food preparation area.
Basic/35B-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored in a prohibited area. Fresh uncut whole watermelon stored in box inside employees restroom in kitchen area.
Basic/08B-37-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple hood filters missing
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Multiple towels stored under cutting boards
Basic/21-04-4/Repeat Violation
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bag zapper installed next to clean cups on wall at wait station. Multiple fly sticky tape installed on ceiling hanging with approximately 50 dead flies throughout kitchen area and some over food preparation area.
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At employees restroom in kitchen area. Provided operator with hand wash sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of raw chicken stored on kitchen floor thawing. Employee place in walk in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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