Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PLATEFUL CHINESE BUFFET

66 US HWY 90 E · DEFUNIAK SPRINGS · Walton County · FL 32433

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3329059
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8348316
DBPR license7601862

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of orange juice stored in ice bin intended for drink use.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of orange juice stored in ice bin intended for drink use.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, multiple food items throughout kitchen.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened bottle of water and a styrofoam cup with drink stored on shelf above make table in kitchen. Operator moved to proper storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, walk-in cooler.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor on Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crawfish thawing on counter at room temperature.

#6Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood in use as lids/container dividers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.