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HUANG'S CHINA BUFFET

3800 W 18 AVE 100 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3714869
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13853895
DBPR license2332411

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – 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. Observed crispy chicken,cooked shrimp,pasta salad,cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – – 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. Observed all employees training expired on 09/18/2025. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Observed no training for employees **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked white rice, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Still not observed. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on walk in cooler/freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on shelves above food preparation at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in standing unit at the left side of wok line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Still observed. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.