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CHINA BUFFET

6001 ARGYLE FOREST BVLD STE 32 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32244

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3687990
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13603718
DBPR license2612400

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#17High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of diced pineapples dented along bottom lip of can.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers, plastic tub of raw chicken stored on top shelf above cooked tso chicken. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler two tubs of raw chicken and one tub of raw beef stored on shelf above uncovered ready to eat sauces. Also, in walk-in cooler pan of raw fish stored on shelf above ready to eat diced onions. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 16

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In white container of flour by back door, to go bowl with no handle used as scoop. Operator removed to go bowl from product. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee water cup with no lid on shelf at end of cook line above ready to eat sauces. Operator removed drink cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, employee food not segregated from food used in establishment for customers.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf at end of cook line above ready to eat sauces. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Multiple metal pans in dish area stacked before proper air drying.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Lid of Reach in freezer at sushi bar held together with duct tape. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with black debris. Also, wall under cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, floor under dish machine soiled. Also, wall behind/below dish machine soiled. Also, multiple ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. White container of flour near back door stored on floor. Operator moved container to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near back door I'd establishment. Also, hole in wall to right of kitchen entrance door.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line and sushi bar area soiled. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior doors of kitchen not shelf closing.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves of flip top reach in cooler on cook line soiled with mold-like substance and food debris.

#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In cabinet under handwash sink in women's restroom, roll of paper towels stored on floor. Operator moved paper towels to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In middle walk-in cooler, multiple cases of unwashed produce (lemons, oranges, limes) stored over ready to eat sauces. Also, in middle walk-in cooler unwashed mushrooms stored over cut cabbage.

#15Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At server station, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added bleach to water and rechecked at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Near back door white tub of flour not labeled. Also, at server station plastic container of sugar not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.