Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

FAFA INC CHINA BUFFET

4411 AIDAN LN · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3603936
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10889024
DBPR license6804954

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on storage shelf the following dented cans: 2 #10 Cans Premium Quality Bamboo Shoot Strips; 1 #10 Can Sliced Yellow Peaches In Syrup; 1 #10 Can Dragon Port Pineapple Chunks in Syrup; 1 #5 Can Koon Chun Ground Bean Sauce **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them. Observed can opener put away with food debris on blade. Observed operator putting can opener into dish to be washed. ** Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate52-01-4

Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed label on buffet line, for a baked Krab and cheese dish, spelled Crab and cheese bake. Observed operator correcting spelling. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine on shield, black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stand up cooler, on cook line, handles with food debris on backsides of handles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed on prep table next to rice cookers, reach in doors, with torn gaskets.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, food stored on floor. Observed operator removing items and putting on shelf.

#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour bin, scoop with handle laying down touching flour.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with dried on food debris inside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on prep table next to rice cookers, reach in doors, with food debris build up on gaskets. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed basket of silverware in dining room, stored handles down. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour without identifying label. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.