Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CHINA BUFFET

8255 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 124 · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3680586
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13572705
DBPR license5810266

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 20, 2025 1:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 20, 2025 3:19 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#19High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) #10 can pizza sauce dented at the seam

Stop Sale
#20High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Orange juice and apple juice stored in ice in server side station soda machine

Stop Sale
#21High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1-Raw fish over liquid margarine in walk in cooler 2- raw soft shell crab over soy sauce bucket in walk in cooler

#22High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 in between single door reach in freezer and under counter reach in coolers on opposite side of cook line Operator killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#23High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Orange juice and apple juice stored in ice bin in server side station soda machine

Stop Sale
#24High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ in three comp sink Remade and was 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#25Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board Can opener

#26Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By fryer in kitchen

#27Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By wok station **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#28Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler

#29Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All but one expired 3/25/25

#30Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles

#31Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 77F by three comp sink

Basic 18

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1- sugar container at server side station 2- hotel pan in ice machine in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Between equipment in kitchen

#3Basic36-34-5

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

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 behind sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen by wok station

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1)Behind kitchen equipment on cooks line 2) walk in cooler under shelves

#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen in front of under counter reach in cooler

#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between magnet on wall and wall next to wok station

#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice bin in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet by rice cooker. 78F

#12Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Several in kitchen

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled by wok station

#14Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By bathrooms

#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Single door reach in freeze across from ice machine

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen

#17Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink by wok station

#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1-Salt next to fryer 2- sugar in server side station soda

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
6 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 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.