NEW CHINESE BUFFET INC
1036 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711-3239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
37 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 11
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -heavily dented can of mandarins **Warning**
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -green onions, crispy strips on buffet line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -cook on cook line cracked raw shell eggs then touched cooking utensils and reach in cooler handles without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. -cook on cook line, educated operator and cook washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over sauces in walk in cooler -raw chicken over sauce in reach in cooler on cook line -panned chicken over panned spinach in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. –raw chicken over raw crab in walk in cooler **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1 cracked raw shell egg on buffet line **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -krab meat (45F – Cold Holding), sushi line -egg rolls (46F – Cold Holding), cook line cooler, less than four hours per operator, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -stored next to potatoes and juices in storage area, operator moved potatoes and juice to food storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -300++, operator diluted, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -colander above triple sink -interior of can opener holder -walk in cooler shelves -cutting board on sushi line -drink and ice tea nozzles **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -cook rinsed wiping cloth in hand sink **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -rainbow roll on buffet, operator marked as raw **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. -expired 4/15/26 **Warning**
16-28-4Intermediate – Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine **Warning**
Basic 20
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. -insects on fly tape **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and light shields soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. , operator placed covered can in restroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook on sushi/hibachi line was wearing a watch **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -skimmer hanging above cook line -fryer baskets -sliding doors on sushi window **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. -operator turned dipper well on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of roasting oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Multiple Lights not functioning under hood suppression system and in kitchen **Warning**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -speed rack by ice machine -exterior of paper towel holders and soap dispensers -gaskets on all coolers -top back of fryer cabinets **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -mushrooms on cook line **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -dry storage shelves and shelf under prep table on cook line **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp thawing in standing water in triple sink, operator turned on cold running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed mushrooms over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -front station, operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 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.