CHINA BUFFET
18690 NW 67 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33015
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in hibachi station. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitizer solution at 200 ppm, operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table, kitchen shelves, can openers.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic bowls in rice, sugar, flour containers. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed peeled onions, salmon on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler doors handles, paper towels devices soiled.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink Faucet in disrepair, next to three compartment sink located in front of dry storage room.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 3:04 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.