China Buffet Restaurant, 13605 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA BUFFET RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13605 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176
License #: 2330121
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 2/6/2013

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By ware washing area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves used for rice cooker
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to stored cooked pork.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Hammer on dry storage shelves
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By mop sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/6/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Fried noodles **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour container
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving at ware washing area, top of DM
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bags of frozen cooked pork.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By ware washing area
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves used for rice cooker
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to stored cooked pork.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Hammer on dry storage shelves
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By mop sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches underneath shelves
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried eggs and vegetables at 117 f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Found one live roach walking underneath cook line on kitchen. Found 6 dead roaches underneath shelves of kitchen. Found at least 30 live roaches in a gap on side of ware washing area that goes to prep area. Roaches are small And big. According to person in charge, they are doing their own pest control. Found 2 live roaches on electric panel by kitchen entrance.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil inside hand sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Meat grinder/saw soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
2/5/2013Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Violation: 14-26-1 Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment. reach in cooler by sushi bar
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. USED AS A TABLE
  • Violation: 14-39-1 Observeddispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface. cup without handle
  • Critical - Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of machine and rack
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets by sushi rice.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of soill on tea dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. reach in freezer door used as a prep area is heavily rusted
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves around, door handles
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves inside walk in cooler
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by 3 compartment sink
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. heavy grease buildup undernearh equipment
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by warewashing area
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in with water damage
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food. dishmachine soap next to potatoes underneath prep table
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bottle with glass cleaner
11/15/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. employee washing but not sanitizing
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at hand sinks Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen handsink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. both handsink in kitchen area
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of machine and rack
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SPRAY NOZZLE AT WAREWASHING AREA
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves around, door handles
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves inside walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soill on tea dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed ceiling in with water damage
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. APRON USED TO COVER FROZEN BEEF
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches by kitchen entrance
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on wipinb cloth after washing.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. warewashing procedures
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. USED AS A TABLE
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by warewashing area
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment. reach in cooler by sushi bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. through out kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sauces Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.frozen boiled clams inside walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. reach in freezer door used as a prep area is heavily rusted
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. heavy grease buildup undernearh equipment
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing bucket with sanitizer
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shell eggs over rte vegetables
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade utensilused for food storage. drill mixer to mix is not food grade- it is rusted
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. sushi rice 3-quarts of rices
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over diced onions
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets by sushi rice.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. dead mosquitos glue stick
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. rice
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. dishmachine soap next to potatoes underneath prep table
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. noodles Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bottle with glass cleaner
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Observeddispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface. cup without handle
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken 106, chicken 100f, fish 104 f, fried chicken at 95 f, SPRING ROLL AT 116. DISCARDED ITEMS WHICH WERE LOCATED AT BUFFET LINE.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. WHITE RICE ON COOKER NEXT TO BUFFET LINE
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar Repeat Violation.
11/14/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dead roach on premises. KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed 2 shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. DISCARDED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee sneezing once directly to food prepared.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. PORK NEXT TO CHICKEN
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LESS THAN 2 HOURS, ICE ADDED
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. STORAGE CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reachin cookline cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin cookline cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour,rice,sugar,etc. Repeat Violation.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage in boiler room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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