CHINA BUFFET
8255 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 124, Orlando FL 32819 · 407.352.0881
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen across from ovens
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $4,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025084023 | Nov 20, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | $800 |
| 4--2025038888 | Mar 21, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2025002916 | Nov 13, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2017041430 | Jul 3, 2017 | Oct 11, 2017 | $800 |
| 4--2017006042 | Dec 8, 2016 | Mar 3, 2017 | $1,100 |
| 4--2016048127 | Oct 5, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | $800 |
| 4--2015001205 | Nov 13, 2014 | Jan 29, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over soy sauce in reach in cooler, operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards -soda nozzles by wait station
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -all items in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small ice machine by wait station
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of sugar by wait station, operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By reach in freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By handwashing sink by wait station
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime White cutting boards on prep table in cooks line
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled. In service station outside of kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back service station, small ice machine
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in coolers on cooks line In between equipment on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cooks line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep station in kitchen, operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers on cooks line soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in kitchen
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler Cooked ribs in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In prep sink area next to cooks line
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board Can opener
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. All but one expired 3/25/25
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen by wok station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen in front of under counter reach in cooler
Light not functioning. Several in kitchen
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1-Raw fish over liquid margarine in walk in cooler 2- raw soft shell crab over soy sauce bucket in walk in cooler
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ in three comp sink Remade and was 50 ppm
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board Can opener
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
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. All but one expired 3/25/25
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 77F by three comp sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Between equipment in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen by wok station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1)Behind kitchen equipment on cooks line 2) walk in cooler under shelves
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen in front of under counter reach in cooler
Light not functioning. Several in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled by wok station
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By bathrooms
Stored food not covered. Single door reach in freeze across from ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen
Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink by wok station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1-Salt next to fryer 2- sugar in server side station soda
Ordered shut on the spot. 31 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) #10 can pizza sauce dented at the seam
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Orange juice and apple juice stored in ice in server side station soda machine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1-Raw fish over liquid margarine in walk in cooler 2- raw soft shell crab over soy sauce bucket in walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 in between single door reach in freezer and under counter reach in coolers on opposite side of cook line Operator killed and sanitized area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Orange juice and apple juice stored in ice bin in server side station soda machine
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ in three comp sink Remade and was 50 ppm
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By fryer in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By wok station
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
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. All but one expired 3/25/25
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 77F by three comp sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1- sugar container at server side station 2- hotel pan in ice machine in kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Between equipment in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 1 behind sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen by wok station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1)Behind kitchen equipment on cooks line 2) walk in cooler under shelves
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen in front of under counter reach in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between magnet on wall and wall next to wok station
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice bin in dry storage area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet by rice cooker. 78F
Light not functioning. Several in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled by wok station
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By bathrooms
Stored food not covered. Single door reach in freeze across from ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen
Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink by wok station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1-Salt next to fryer 2- sugar in server side station soda
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in rear storage room and sushi area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen heavily soiled.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen across from ovens
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by fryer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bins of cooked product held overnight not date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers in dry storage area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach located at beverage station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in rear storage room and sushi area.
Light not functioning on exhaust hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets soiled on walk-in cooler door and freezer doors
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen heavily soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cookline.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Server station by utensils and by cans at sushi station
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by fryer and cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink by fryer
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen and beverage stations.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers in dry storage area.
Ceiling tile missing over walk-in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in rear storage room and sushi area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice on server station and sushi station beverage station.
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours in beverage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets soiled on all prep table doors, walk-in cooler door,and freezer doors Exterior of reach in coolers heavily soiled throughout establishment, sushi station cookline, prep line, and beverage stations.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on Prep tables in kitchen heavily soiled.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Not placed under sneeze guard.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers in dry storage area contain white substance.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 33 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over steak strips in walk-in cooler.
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On prep line at 58F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); steak strips (46F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled eggs (58F - Cold Holding); noodles (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding);
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Server station by utensils and by cans at sushi station
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); steak strips (46F - Cold Holding). pork at 59F reheating operator related to 167F - Reheating).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by fryer and cook line.
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/
No soap provided at handwash sink by fryer
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk-in cooler multiple containers of chicken, pork and steak not date marked.
Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen and beverage stations.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers in dry storage area.
Ceiling tile missing over walk-in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cookline.
Food stored on floor multiple containers in walk-in cooler and sushi area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in rear storage room and sushi area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice on server station and sushi station beverage station.
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours in beverage area.
Light not functioning on exhaust hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets soiled on all prep table doors, walk-in cooler door,and freezer doors Exterior of reach in coolers heavily soiled throughout establishment, sushi station cookline, prep line, and beverage stations.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on Prep tables in kitchen heavily soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at beverage station and under three compartment sink.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Not placed under sneeze guard.
Stored food not covered in walk-in, and prep tables in kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Unwashed Cabbage, lettuce, and broccoli over raw chicken and raw steak.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers in dry storage area contain white substance.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food inside walk in cooler. -raw shrimp above cut vegetables inside walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -seafood krab salad inside walk in cooler overnight, person in charge stated prepped prior night
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cook line under equipment
Floor tiles in disrepair. -several locations in back Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -ice cream station, with open containers of ice cream
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -equipment/refrigerator exterior -surface of soap dispenser on cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 7 high priority.
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee handling raw meat during prep handled prepped ready to eat food without washing hands
Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food inside walk in cooler. -raw shrimp above cut vegetables inside walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. krab salad 55F, cooked noodles 56F, cooked chicken 52F, crab legs 50F, krab 51F,, cream cheese 55F, shredded mozzarella cheese 53F from overnight inside walknin cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork 55F, cooked chicken 51F, cooked shrimp 55F, raw shrimp 51F, raw shrimp 53F inside 2 door cooler across from ice machine, manager stated leas than 2 hours inside cooler...moved to other location to cool down. -inside walk in cooler, seafood 55F, cooked noodles 56F, cooked chicken 52F, crab legs 50F, krab 51F,, cream cheese 55F, shredded mozzarella cheese 53F from overnight inside walknin cooler. See stop sale -raw pork 54F, raw beef 54F, raw poultry 53F, cooked shrimp 51F, raw shrimp 52Finside makeline cooler across from woksraw salmon 51F
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -seafood krab salad inside walk in cooler overnight, person in charge stated prepped prior night
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -small white cutting board inside kitchen across from oven, significant soil build up -interior of ice bin
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink disconected at drain in back of kitchen, stacked with pans/equipment. -obstruction to handsink access
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cardboard used to line top of oven
Floor area(s) covered with standing wastewater. -near dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cook line under equipment
Floor tiles in disrepair. -several locations in back Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -ice cream station, with open containers of ice cream
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Buffett station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -equipment/refrigerator exterior -surface of soap dispenser on cook line
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -restrooms, manager stated from recent grease trap cleaning
Stored food not covered. -inside walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep cutting boards stained
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Couple Light not functioning in kitchen
Dry stock shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish room next to clean dishes
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the ice machine in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dish area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Red on in server station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar bin in dry item storage area
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of apple juice in drink ice bin at server side station
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed watermelons in walk on cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked fish
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 by reach in cooler in server area Manager killed and sanitized area
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Server washed hands with gloves on in sink by three comp sink and proceeded went back to floor Manager corrected her
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of apple juice in drink ice bin at server side station
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep cutting boards stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1)Half pan in sink on cooks line 2) cart in front of hand sink by fryer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4 Dead roaches on premises. Wall behind dish machine Manager had cleaned and area sanitized
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Half pan in ice machine
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Couple Light not functioning in kitchen
Dry stock shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish room next to clean dishes
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the ice machine in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dish area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice and sugar bin in dry storage room
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Red on in server station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar bin in dry item storage area
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