JINGDU JAPANESE BUFFET
13300 S CLEVELAND AVE #53 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go shopping bags full of ice in direct contact with raw animal food for hibachi station. Operator removed bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked ribs. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked chicken (58F – Cooling); cooked calamari (45F – Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (42F – Cold Holding).
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed seafood thawing in hand wash sink by mop sink. Operator removed items from hand wash sink by mop sink. observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in server station. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle used as a scoop in bulk flour, rice, and sugar container. Operator removed the bowls from containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 unsecured carbon dioxide tanks near door from kitchen to buffet area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 grooved cutting boards on sushi line.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and damaged rice maker on sushi line.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen torn on back door in kitchen and back door propped open.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen shrimp on floor of walk in freezer.
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching cooked calamari in container in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of corn starch near back screen door. Operator closed the corn starch bag. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.