FAFA INC CHINA BUFFET
4411 AIDAN LN · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches near the reach in freezer near the ice machine. The operator exterminated and removed the roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed 2 live roaches at wood shelf in dry storage area above reach-in freezer. Observed 2 live roaches at dishwasher machine. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine and quaternary test strips saturated with water and no longer usable. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: No chemical test kit available for chlorine dishwasher machine or quaternary 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was unable to locate the time as public health control application form. The operator was emailed a form. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: No written Time control sheet at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
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. Observed employee food handler training expired 5/18/2025. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed Food Handler Training: for some staff still expired. **Time Extended**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute for the soda machine soiled with a black mold-like substance. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed mold-like substance still present on old side of ice chute on soda machine. **Time Extended**
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed inside of dishwasher machine has buildup on inside of doors. **Time Extended**
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee scoop ice using a cup with no handle. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed no handle plastic container used as scoop in rice. **Time Extended**
10-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between food prep tables on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed knife stored between table at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
10-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for msg and flour not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoops. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed the scoop handle used for msg and flour not stored above the food product. **Time Extended**
14-36-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on the interior of the 2-door stand up cooler at the end of the cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed exposed insulation on the interior of the 2-door stand up cooler at the end of the cook line. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:20 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.