NEW CHINESE BUFFET INC
1036 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711-3239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -sauce and crispy noodles on buffet. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -cooked pork in reach in cooler was in a take out bag. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored with cut cabbage in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed and discarded cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over shrimp salad in walk in freezer -raw chicken over prepped onions in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice (61F – Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator determined time removed from cooler, placed on Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves -interior can opener holder -interior ice machine
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink on sushi line had food remnants **Repeat Violation**
16-36-4Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. -chlorine, operator ordered during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Basic 11
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -dry storage shelves by
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
16-16-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. -operator is using 2 compartment sink for washing and sanitizing with no rinse step in between.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -cooking oil on cook line, potatoes in kitchen. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grates in roasting oven -shelves under hibachi grill -interior of fryer cabinets -filters on hood suppression system -dry storage shelves
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -dry storage shelves by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp and fish in triple sink thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4Basic – Two lights not functioning on cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.