CHINA BUFFET
18690 NW 67 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33015
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over salad in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (112F – Hot Holding) on buffet line, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 178°F. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Basic 8
32-07-5Basic – Bathroom facility not clean.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelves above preparation table.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing shrimp in standing water on three compartment sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on top of preparation table, operator stored in chlorine sanitizer solution of 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, sugar, MSG. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:44 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.