CHINA BUFFET
1032 SW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon wrapped krab stored above cooked ribs. Operator changed order. Observed raw eggs above cooked pork in prep top, operator changed order. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef in prep top, operator changed order. Observed at reach in at hibachi station; raw beef above raw pork and raw shrimp. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator placed in three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook wash out bowl in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Observed soap container inside hand sink next to cook line, operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where food is kept. Observed on dry storage racks where food is held. Observed rust on both knife magnets in kitchen.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle under hibachi station with no label identifying contents, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in raw beef at prep top cooler across cook line. Operator removed bowl at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers with soiled handles.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed next to cook line pots and pans on floor.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys above prep top cooler. Observed employee food in cooler next to kitchen entrance stored above customer food. Observed above prep table sweater. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash area and near sushi prep where no washing is being conducted. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor drains in kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chili sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce on floor under cook line. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled air vents in walk in cooler. Observed air fans throughout kitchen soiled. Observed exterior of ice machines soiled with dust. Observed paper towel and soap dispensers at all hand sinks with dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in most reach in coolers in establishment.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pork in walk in freezer with no lid, observed frozen beef with no lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler rusted shelves.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in delivery area on storage rack containers of sugar with no label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.