Asian Buffet
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Asian Buffet stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Asian Buffet's latest score of 41 falls below the Lehigh Acres average of 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken under the ready to eat chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some items such as chicken and chicken wings not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operators to only wash hands in designated handwashing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface in rice cooker.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
41
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp over raw chicken and raw beef in reach-in cooler in sushi bar area. The owner moved the raw shrimp above the raw chicken and raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in sushi bar. The owner placed ice on raw shrimp and raw chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in sushi bar area. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen beside 2 compartment sink. The owner placed paper towels at handwashing sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The owner filled out firm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, chicken and spare ribs not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed National Registry food handler certificates not completely filled out with names and ending date of certificates. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer ice cream machine. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-34-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen no handwashing sign. Printed out handwashing sign for owner after inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed urinal in men's restroom not working. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair in men's restroom. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
23
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches. Restaurant is open and operating. Observed 4 live roaches under the buffet line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed 1 live roach in the soda machine area in the wait station. Observed 4 live roaches under the hot buffet line in the wooden cabinets underneath. Observed 3 live roaches in the rice bulk use bin. Operator discarded rice. Observed 1 live roach under the dishwashing machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the walk in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the walk in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed Plates on the buffet not stored inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed buffet plates on buffet line not inverted. **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the cook line reach in coolers torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on the cook line torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed rust stains on the interior of the ice bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed rust stains on the ice machine interior bin. **Time Extended**
14-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed urinal in mens room not working, observed urinal covered with a garbage bag. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed urinal in men's room covered with a trash bag and out of order. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed rust on the reach in cooler shelves. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
55
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches. Restaurant is open and operating. Observed 4 live roaches under the buffet line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the walk in. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed rust stains on the interior of the ice bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-34-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed Plates on the buffet not stored inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches. Restaurant is open and operating. observed 1 dead roach on the soda machine, 4 dead roaches in the kitchen on the floor. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the cook line reach in coolers torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed urinal in mens room not working, observed urinal covered with a garbage bag. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
52
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the cook line reach in coolers torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust stains on the interior of the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed urinal in mens room not working, observed urinal covered with a garbage bag. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Plates on the buffet not stored inverted. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
78
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed no certified food manager present 7 employees present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed interior of ice machine stained with rust stains. **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates on the buffet not stored inverted. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding broken by 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink on the left side wall next to the 2 compartment prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cooking line on the reach in stand up cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface.O bserved rust stains on interior of ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates on buffet line food contact surface up. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed plastic trash bag covering urinal in men's room. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on back prep table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding broken by 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink on the side wall next to the 2 compartment prep sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cooking on the reach in stand up cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed fan hood on with heavy grease build up.
36-63-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed rust stains on interior of ice machine bin.
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed built up of dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plates on buffet line food service surface up.
25-06-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed plastic trash bag covering urinal in men's room. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
61
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler doors on the cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored at waist height on wok table.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed plastic bag covering urinal in the men's room. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at wait station on the right side of the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle of chemicals on chemical shelf. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in cooler door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open energy drink on cook line prep table. Operator discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in cooler fan guard and shelving.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed dinner plates on buffet not inverted to protect food contact surface from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed plastic bag covering urinal. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on back line prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance on back inside surface of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed plastic bag covering urinal in mens room. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
90
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in cooler prepared over 24 hours no evidence of date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. Emailed appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is using time as a public health control, they are keeping time records but are missing the DBPR form. Emailed owner appropriate DBPR form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed plastic bag over urinal in mens room. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
55
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Buffet on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Asian Buffet.
How does Asian Buffet compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Asian Buffet most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Asian Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Asian Buffet have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Asian Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Asian Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asian Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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