CHINA BUFFET
18690 NW 67 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33015
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: During the callback inspection observed cheese pizza 108F, shrimp 100F, fried chicken wings 90F. As per operator food was put out in the buffet line about 1 hour ago. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
32-07-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: During the callback inspection the bathrooms were cleaned in some area but they still need to be deep cleaned and also had a very unpleasant smell. **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling with water damage throughout the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door with ambient temperature of 50F. Located at the kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: Sliding reach in cooler empty with food of any kind, operator stated that they're waiting for the technician. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:42 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.