NEW CHINESE BUFFET INC
1036 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711-3239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can of applesauce. **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over ice. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over jalapeños. -Raw chicken wings over cooked chicken. -Raw shrimp over cooked ribs. -Raw chicken over potatoes in walk in cooler. -Raw beef over noodles in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -Dry noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Corn 62f, Cheese 64f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken -Noodles 49f, Sprouts 62f. -Cucumber salad 60f. -Noodles 53f, Beef 52f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board across from fryers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Metal pan in handsink at sushi area. **Warning**
Basic 13
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of oven. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen. -Carrots in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under prep table. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler. -Shelves across from fryers. -Walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Jug used as scoop. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Fish in standing water. **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Table top in rough shape by prep cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.