NO 1 CHINA BUFFET
8857 N FLORIDA AVE #6-152 NORTHGATE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed ice cream scooped by customer from an ice cream freezer added to dining room buffet area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens on cooksline at 69 F. Adding to existing time as a public health control form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
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. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 8
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door open at time of inspection **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooksline **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of potatoes on floor in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork sitting out at room temperature to thaw. Operator placing in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large food containers with blue lids not labeled **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.