Asia Buffet
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
86
Score
Asia Buffet has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Asia Buffet was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Wesley Chapel restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replaced
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cups on prep table next to tea maker. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed clear container of medicine above preparation table. Manager moved to employee area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef take out at 11am. tempted at 11:36am, retemp 38F at 12:35(45F - Cold Holding) cooked shrimp taken at 11 am. tempted at 11:34am retemp 38F at 12:35. (54F - Cold Holding) Manager put more ice on items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet plantains cooked ( at 11:25am 112F - Hot Holding, taken out at 11am, retemp 141F at 12:35) black pepper chicken taken out at 11am. tempted at 11:26, retemp 141F at 12:35 (116F - Hot Holding); cooked fried chicken taken out at 11 am , tempted at 11:29am, retemp 144F at 12:35 (112F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken taken out at 11am, tempted at 11:29am , retemp 166F at 12:35 (108F - Hot Holding) Manager replaced items with fresh cooked product. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards behind sushi bar near stir fry station.
14-09-4
52
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cook line paper towel under cooked chicken
14-86-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook and prep areas
36-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing foods removed from the original container container container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
78
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored produce in walk-in cooler
08A-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing imitation crab at room temp. Manager move krab to walk-in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager discarded wet towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hibachi grill: shelled eggs- ambient (51F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding). Manager will add to time as a public health control paperwork. Discussed not overfilling pans
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on prep table in back kitchen 1 live fly on floor by mop sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab salad made yesterday
02C-02-5
58
Sep 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator has currently applied for change of ownership, and needs to submit plans and re-install hand sink next to three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed ice machine from back kitchen and added two ice machines in server station. They removed hand sink next to three compartment sink , which will be added back. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Sep 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager moved raw chicken below. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken and did not change gloves and wash hands before handling clean equipment. Discussed with manager. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Honey chicken 108F. Manager discarded voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and did not wash hands before starting work. Discussed with manager. Manager discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over corn in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken below. Raw sushi fish in cooler at sushi bar over cooked shrimp. Manager moved raw fish below shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Oven interior at sushi bar soiled. Cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on krab salad, pork, and deep fried sushi roll made Sunday. Discussed date marking with manager.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in one door cooler across from ovens. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at sushi bar and single white cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for rice in standing water. Manager removed water from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
30
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asia Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asia Buffet on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asia Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Asia Buffet.
How does Asia Buffet compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Asia Buffet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Asia Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Asia Buffet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Asia Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Asia Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asia Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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