CHINA BUFFET
18690 NW 67 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33015
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cooked pasta inside reach cooler located in front of cook line, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach inside hand washing sink, 20+ live roaches underneath of preparation table located at the hibachi station. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed pork (83°F – Hot Holding); fried chicken (112°F – Hot Holding)located at the buffet area, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator properly reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator open the faucet underneath of hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside unused reach in cooler. **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine out of order. Operator set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed rice container without cover at the dry storage room, operator properly covered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.