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ASIA BUFFET INC OF HE

1706 DEL PRADO S · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33990

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3646906
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13460005
DBPR license4606153

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in front counter reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Spoke to manager about keeping oyster tags in chronological order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14Intermediate52-03-4

Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed crab on buffet line not identifying as Imitation Crab. The manager stated they were correcting, changing and placing correct verbiage on buffet line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler front counter gasket torn. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice front counter. The owner moved ice scooper from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The manager removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting in dining area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.