CHINA BUFFET
18690 NW 67 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33015
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the wall next to hand sink and three compartment sink. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliding door reach in cooler raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); pork (49F – Cold Holding); pasta (50F – Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator replaced the food items to another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried wings (100F – Hot Holding); pork (109F – Hot Holding); cheese pizza (99F – Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towe was provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at beverage station. **Warning**
32-07-5Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in flour dry container, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling with water damage throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath of the hibachi station. 1 dead roach underneath of the kitchen cook line. 1 dead roach underneath of three compartment sink. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on preparation table. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door with ambient temperature of 50°F. Located at the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath of ice machine. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath of kitchen equipment. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oils container on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table. Operator properly stored in chlorine sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:44 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 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.