Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA LEE BUFFET

3933 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34470

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3576094
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10745425
DBPR license5203191

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#12High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cook on grill by dining area washed soiled spalutas in hand wash sink. Neither soap or sanitizer used. inspector advised Manager .

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over tofu packages in reach in cooler on cookline. Manager had items switched. Raw salmon stored above king pao chicken in walk-in-cooler. Manager rearranged salmon. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table soiled with food in kitchen.

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area had foil box stored on hand wash sink.mgr removed box. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook at grill by in dining area washed spatulas in hand wash sink

#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ) at dishwash area. Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining dry goods storage area shelves in kitchen

#2Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on three-compartment sink

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table and open cup with coffee stored above clean dishes at dishmachine. Manager discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf above prep table on cookline. Manager removed cell phone. Employee jacket stored on dry goods storage area rack above food. Manager removed jacket.. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Equipment ( pans and cups )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.

#6Basic21-23-4

Basic – Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.

#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( sugar,flour,cornstarch) Manager removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in back room, insulation on top cover exposed due to plastic liner cracked.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door of reach in cooler on cookline soiled with food

#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hose connection at three-compartment sink

#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.