Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHINA BUFFET II INC

3650 PALM BEACH BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3364109
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383369
DBPR license4605323

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee opening equipment with handles that are soiled with food debris and then carrying clean trays of ready to eat food to buffet table without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Operator completed printed copy during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Operator filled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls in walk-in cooler prepared yesterday with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles to reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris in kitchen area.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tiles above reach in cooler in kitchen area and damaged and stained tiles in buffet area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee refilling buffet table without a hair restraint.

#5Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light covers above buffet tables. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic32-17-4

Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer broken on men's room door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed one half of walk-in cooler is unlit. Had to use flashlight to see shelves and foods stored.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.