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CHINA BUFFET

6001 ARGYLE FOREST BVLD STE 32 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32244

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3403189
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8541157
DBPR license2612400

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pans of raw chicken stored over ready to eat pan of cooked corn. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In hibachi area in self serve cooler, three cracked shelled eggs stored with 11 others. Eggs discarded.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose near dish machine in kitchen.

#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near rear exit door where green hose is attached.

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in server area by dining area as evidenced by ice in sink.

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in hibachi area. Hand washing sink in dish area. Hand washing sink on cook line. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used in "fried mix" used as scoop. Bowl discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under soy sauce in dry storage area.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple server drinks on counter next to clean blue plastic cups in server area.

#4Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Two employee drinks on counter in server area have no lid.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Blue plastic cups in dish area of kitchen.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer in sushi area is broken and repaired with duct tape. Floors in walk in coolers and walk in freezer are warped and cracked.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around mop sink area.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in hibachi area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves for dry canned goods near employee restroom.

#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of krab meat stored on speed rack in kitchen near cook line. Krab moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.