NEW CHINESE BUFFET INC
1036 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711-3239
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 4
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
01B-14-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1 cracked raw shell egg on buffet line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: egg rolls (46F – Cold Holding), cook line cooler, more than four hours per operator krab meat (41F – Cold Holding) **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
16-28-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and light shields soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
32-12-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. , operator placed covered can in restroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -skimmer hanging above cook line -fryer baskets -sliding doors on sushi window **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: -skimmer hanging above cook line **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of roasting oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-62-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Multiple Lights not functioning under hood suppression system and in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: -exterior of paper towel holders and soap dispensers **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.