CHINA BUFFET
1245 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked shrimp; (51F – Cold Holding); cooked eggrolls (51F); raw frog legs (51F – Cold Holding); raw, chicken wings (50F); mussels (55F – Cold Holding); crab Rangoon (55F); raw pork chops (51F); raw shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); raw tilapia (50F – Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (51F – Cold Holding) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Raw salmon 49F cold holding Raw shrimp 49F cold holding Pork ribs 49F cold holding Coldslaw 49F cold holding inside walk in cooler in back kitchen area Egg roll 51F cold holding **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale. cooked shrimp; (51F – Cold Holding); cooked eggrolls (51F); raw frog legs (51F – Cold Holding); raw, chicken wings (50F); mussels (55F – Cold Holding); crab Rangoon (55F); raw pork chops (51F); raw shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); raw tilapia (50F – Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (51F – Cold Holding) cooked chicken (44F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F); fried shrimp (44F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); lamb chops (48F) Shrimp cold holding at 53F stored on 3 compartment sink. Raw shrimp placed inside walk-in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Raw salmon 49F cold holding Raw shrimp 49F cold holding Pork ribs 49F cold holding Coldslaw 49F cold holding inside walk in cooler in back kitchen area Egg roll 51F cold holding **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticides improperly stored in dry food storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored and dry storage has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any prepared food in kitchen area. Cooked shrimp, cooked egg rolls and various other cooked food.**Warning** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training is expired. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle inside flower bin on food preparation table in back kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on refrigerator labeled cold drinks, in back kitchen area. Torn gaskets on walk in cooler door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area. Raw chicken and fish stored on the floor inside walk in frezzer. Watermelon stored on floor and dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
29-27-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is filled in with dirt and has no running water. Unable to verify if mop sink has a drain. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and oven handles have buildup of grease and old food debris. Grease buildup underneath grill and side of fryer and grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Garlic toast stored uncovered inside walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves have rust developing inside walk-in cooler . **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on counters throughout kitchen area, not stored in sanitizer buckets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.