CHINA BUFFET
4329 CLEVELAND AVE #501 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
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 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw fish stored over soy sauce. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer; Raw frozen chicken stored over raw pork, non of them commercially packaged. Operator removed raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; cooked rice (121F – Hot Holding) Per operator cooked rice place on steamer for one hour. Operator started reheating cooked rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Shampoo stored with flour bag at dry storage. Operator removed shampoo to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple dish racks soiled with mold like substance. In soda machine; nozzles and ice dispenser soiled with mold like substance.
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil and rice container stored on floor near by dry storage.
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
36-37-5Basic – Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled near by dry storage.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.