Inspection Report

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NO 1 CHINA BUFFET

8857 N FLORIDA AVE #6-152 NORTHGATE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3376766
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8453146
DBPR license3916921

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Box of band aids improperly stored on shelf with food **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink on cooksline next to stove hot and cold water off and sink in unusable, total lack of water at hand sink and cannot be made operable for use at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink near dish machine 75 F **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil stored on floor cooksline and walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over open container of cut broccoli stored on prep table across from stove **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near dish machine Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink on cooksline across from dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Food in walk-in-cooler **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic large container with blue lid not labeled on cooksline **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.