NEW CHINA BUFFET OF EUSTIS INC
304 W ARDICE AVE, Eustis FL 32726 · 352-357-1010
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022003747 | Nov 2, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2020047991 | Sep 15, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork on rack in the kitchen operator removed.
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. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator corrected.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 bottles of Windex next to sugar packets on shelf. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 200 +++. Operator added water rechecked 50 ppm.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to white upright cooler in the kitchen. Floor by ice bit at wait station.
Food stored on floor. 2 bottles of cooking oil. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In chips container. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop at buffet line in standing water 72F. Operator turned faucet on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler. White upright reach in cooler and freezer gaskets in the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. White upright reach in cooler and freezer in the kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. Operator inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Three wet wipe cloths on flat top grill at front counter.. operator removed.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw fish (48F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner next to salt and pepper on storage shelf at front counter. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Tan cutting board on prep table soiled. Fryer baskets soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dining room soiled with water mark Vents in dining area soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. In reach in coo,er at cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line soiled. Floor in back dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Rice in bucket at back door. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler Reach in cooler gasket at cook line. White reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. White reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on reach-in cooler in kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door next mop sink - back door across walk- in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under fryers
Light not functioning. - 2 light fixtures over front flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in freezer gasket - reach in gaskets - hood filters -
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms stored over krab stuffing
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - cooked shrimp stroked with raw shrimp
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken stored over whole watermelon
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board on cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with clear liquid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored with food on storage rack.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on reach-in cooler across wok station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door at mop sink - back door at walk-in
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line.
Light not functioning. - 2 lights over flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of soda machine behind nozzles. - walk-in freezer door gasket - Speed racks - Hood filters - gaskets on reach-in across wok station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach- in next to storage rack.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind dish machine, 3 compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in walk-in freezer - raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (COS) - all white cutting boards on all cooks lines - small tan cutting board on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance in ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handle and exterior of Frigidaire stand up freezer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located next to mop sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small white, yellow cutting boards stored under prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back next to mop sink - back open at the time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk-in freezer - under fryers on cooks line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Broken tiles and missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - server drink station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters - dishwasher trays - exterior of all equipment in kitchen area. - exterior of rice cooker
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cold holding units on cooks line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over cream cheese filled in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls behind fryers - walls under 3 compartment sink.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. - Cooked rice in rice cooker.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw calamari stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw fish 48° Per operator fish was pulled out 40 minutes prior. Operator placed ice in pan and Placed in walk-in cooler for quick cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener - white cutting board on cooks line -tan cutting board
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -White Frigidaire freezer on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Bottled water stored next to clean utensils at service area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Both Back doors open at the time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout and broken tiles in front of 3 compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall next to back door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on cook line
Light not functioning. -2 light fixtures not working in mop sink area, over ice machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. -Both Screen doors screen torn.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - under cooks line. - wall under 3 compartment
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.