CHINA BUFFET
1245 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned Mandarin Oranges – Winners – 6LBS Canned Sliced Peaches – Fi Hood – 6LBS Operator discard at time of inspection.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above raw pork in walk in cooler. Raw chicken above raw broccoli. Operator moved to approved location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Zippo brand lighter fluid stored above reach in freezer next to hand sink at entrance. Operator move to approved location. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with clean up and diarrheal procedure plan.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived halfway through inspection. 6 employees at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employee bathroom near dish area. No towels at hand sink front buffet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap back hand sink near walk in cooler. Operator provided soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 19
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near back door next to walk in freezer soiled, operator began cleaning at time of inspection. Cutting boards soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator how to obtain license.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Canned Mandarin Oranges – Winners – 6LBS Canned Sliced Peaches – Fi Hood – 6LBS Operator discarded at time of inspection.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on bucket next to hand sink near dish pit ontop of empty bucket 3 dead roaches in dessert storage area 1 dead roach under soda concentrate in back dish area Operator discarded bucket. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on prep table in back. Discussed with operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in back kitchen area with no hair restraints.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans in back dish area wet nesting, discussed with operator.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle of M3 Turbo Air freezer handle in disrepair. Walk in cooler doesn't close, establishment uses bucket to keep door closed.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles/ missing tiles throughout establishment in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil and soy sauce stored on ground. Frozen fish in back walk in freezer stored on ground. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under cutting board in kitchen. Wet wiping clothes stored on prep table on cooks line.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted, emailed operator educational packet containing choking poster. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled back prep area. Hood filter soiled front prep area over grill.
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Woman's restroom near entrance. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line (far left)
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee bathroom has leaky faucet that cannot be turned off.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in front kitchen area not stored to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:54 PM.
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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.