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CHINA BUFFET II INC

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3396481
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8517643
DBPR license4605323

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (98F – Hot Holding); fried fish (101F – Hot Holding); fried shrimp (106F – Hot Holding); egg rolls (99F – Hot Holding); steak (103F – Hot Holding) in buffet line. The manager is reheating all products and placing back in buffet line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#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 and chicken not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors mens restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over buffet line in dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic32-12-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bags of produce on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink and paper towel dispenser heavily soiled in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic24-11-4

Basic – Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.