FAFA INC CHINA BUFFET
4411 AIDAN LN · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed chemical spray box of medication on shelf at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on wooden shelf at dry storage area over chest freezer. Observed roach 2 live roaches on top of dishwasher machine. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by roach droppings found. Observed 5 roach droppings on wooden shelf at dry storage area. Observed one roach egg case on wooden shelf at dry storage area. Observed 8 roach droppings on top dishwasher machine. Observed operator wipe areas with cleaning cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed worker clear soiled dishes to dishwasher area and then pick up pan of cooked chicken and bring out to buffet without washing hands hands between tasks. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles at wait staff stations stored next and over single serve items. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed establishment has no test kits for chlorine or quarantine chemical sanitation. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan with personal belongings of purse and phone in hand wash sink at end of cooks line. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared chicken, prepared beef, dumplings, cooked noodles and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer all Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. **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. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at wait staff station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance of outside of ice chute on soda machine. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle container used as scoop in rice. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf at cook over food preparation area. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking from bottles at cooks line. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at prep area. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoops in contact with food in bins for flour and msg. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed 2 door reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has exposed insulation on inside of doors. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-34-4Basic – Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Observed establishment has purchased scallop shells they used to serve seafood stuffing and cream bake in, the shells are reused for service. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink at end of cooks line does not have running water and faucets are nonfunctional. Staff is using hand wash sink at front of kitchen by dishwasher area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:03 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.