CHINA BUFFET
1032 SW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
36 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of sodium bicarbonate stored on same shelf with seasonings. Cook moved to other shelf with chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of sliced yellow peaches in syrup 3000g with large dent on side of can. **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook in kitchen on personal phone, then begin moving food around in oven with no hand wash. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area, landing on prep table with cases of raw chicken and 4 live flies flying throughout kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs behind cooked pork on prep top across from stove. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef on prep top across from stove. Observed raw squid stored above milk under prep table cooler across stove. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in reach in next to kitchen entrance. Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in reach in where wok station is. Cooks moved all food for proper storing on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee straining cooked noodles above floor drain. Employee rested drained noodles in bowl directly on floor drain in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink located outside of restaurant in back. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink located outside of walk in freezer, hand wash sink was not used. Observed cook in kitchen on personal phone, then begin moving food around in oven with no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink located outside of walk in freezer, hand wash sink was not used. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grinder soiled with meat residue located underneath dry food storage rack, Observed can opener blade soiledat prep table in kitchen area. Cook took blade to ware wash area to be cleaned properly. Observed knives stored on drying rack soiled. Cook to them to be washed rinsed and sanitized. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink outside of walk in freezer with ladle stored inside. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both handwashing sinks in kitchen area. Employee brought paper towels over. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand sink next to reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with dispenser unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
Basic 23
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin at restaurant entrance soiled inside. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment in kitchen **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in ware wash area and on prep tables throughout kitchen, no lid or straw in place. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell Phone on prep table, observed personal bag stored above containers of sauce. Observed personal food stored above utensils for service all in kitchen area. Observed car keys stored on shelf with seasonings in kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in dish machine area, no dishes being cleaned at time. Observed standing water near sushi prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cooks preparing food in hallway where kitchen exit is. Cooks moved to prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce, marinated chicken, cooked noodles, cooked beef; frozen fish, frozen ice cream, stored in both walk in freezers and coolers. Observed container of pickles stored on floor at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in chest freezers where ice cream is stored. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth stored under cutting board. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves I n walk in and reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers being reused to store food. **Warning**
24-17-4Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Wet wiping cloth used to wipe knifes off in kitchen area. Inspector had employees wash rinse and sanitize knives. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in mop sink not being drained. Mop sink located outside of restaurant in back. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food, cooked chicken, marinating beef, cooked beef and pork, ; in all coolers and freezers uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed lighting not efficient in Walk in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Krab meat in standing water in prep sink outside of walk in freezer. Manager put under running cold water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in both walk in coolers and freezers. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables while not in use. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tiles where soda filters are in back exit of kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.