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CHINA BUFFET

18690 NW 67 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33015

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3617324
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13455289
DBPR license2328689

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 12 live roaches inside a non-working reach in cooler located across the cook line in the kitchen. Also observed one live roach crawling on an open lid of a reach cooler located across from the cook line area. Observed one live roach crawling on the kitchen floor in front of walk in cooler door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed one live roach crawling on the kitchen wall behind the double door vertical reach in cooler. Also one live roach crawling on the wall above three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: At the of callback inspection 2 live roaches crawling on the wall under hand sink located at the hibachi station. **Time Extended**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic14-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food storage, rice, flour container lid cracked or broken. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed food storage, rice, flour container lid cracked or broken. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple hole in the wall all thoughtout the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: At the time of callback inspection observed multiple hole in the wall all thoughtout the kitchen. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic38-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Still observed **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Still observed **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
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.