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CHINA BUFFET

9400 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 60 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32225

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3335568
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354826
DBPR license2612902

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly In rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw pork over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cut cakes, desserts with no, or inadequate sneeze guard protection. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Tray of shell eggs. , 3 , at 80° in kitchen. Since 11 am. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi Rolls at 49° , 50°. 48°. 50°. 50°. In sushi case in prep area. Per manager since 9 am. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 80° cook line. Cooked corn 67° kitchen counter. Since 11 am. Moved by manager. Sushi Rolls at 49° , 50°. 48°. 50°. 50°. Salmon , creme cheese In sushi case in prep area. Per manager since 9 am. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#19High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on sushi rice in rear kitchen , multiple hot foods at buffet line. Multiple cold foods at buffet lines. Per manager items are refilled every 2 hrs. Inspector explained requirements **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 food service employees onsite with no certified food manager present. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures incomplete **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Employee restroom in disrepair. Heavy clutter. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom Soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks containers on prep tables. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut jug used as scoop. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled floor in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Box of Uncut water melons stored in rear employee bathroom. Item voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple prepped foods in buckets / tubs on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair by Three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Very heavily soiled walk in cooler racks. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple cut, prepped foods in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.