CHEN HIBACHI BUFFET INC
3616 1 ST · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 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 in reach in cooler raw seafood over cooked pork.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed seafood. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line reach in cooler garlic in oil (65F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed on books line open soda can on food preparation table. Person in charge removed beverage and cleaned table. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on south end of building.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area covered with standing water in walk-in cooler and dish washing machine area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in sushi area
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on wok line in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.