CHINA BUFFET
1032 SW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside of establishment and begin handling equipment in ware wash area without hand wash. Inspector coached employee and manager on proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-45-4High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed in ware wash. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in next to kitchen entrance: raw shrimp over cooked pork. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line: cut cantaloupe (60F – Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Melon was removed for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on clean knife rack soiled knives. Operator removed knives and placed at triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink to left of cook line removed. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 15
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in hibachi area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag on dry food rack next to walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed trays wet nesting on dry dish rack. Operator removed them to be properly air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line, prep area and ware wash area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream in chest freezer with no lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:28 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
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.