Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA BUFFET

1032 SW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3778193
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13920001
DBPR license2328034

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen, dish and storage areas. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen, dish and storage areas. **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed meat grinder in disrepair near walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Observed meat grinder in disrepair near walk in freezer. **Time Extended**

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between double doors at dry storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap between double doors at dry storage area. **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor at walk in cooler and dish area covered with standing water. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Floor at walk in cooler and dish area covered with standing water. **Time Extended**

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of food storage containers soiled with black substance. Observed preparation cooler gaskets and side of exterior soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of food storage containers soiled with black substance. Observed preparation cooler gaskets and side of exterior soiled. **Time Extended**

#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Observed at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic38-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled near ice machines at back area and near soda syrup area. Observed wall near electrical out let at hibachi station heavily soiled with grease. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Wall soiled near ice machines at back area and near soda syrup area. Observed wall near electrical out let at hibachi station heavily soiled with grease. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.