China Buffet

4329 Cleveland Ave #501, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, China Buffet has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

China Buffet's latest score of 35 falls below the Fort Myers average of 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by dish machine. Operators refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Apr 25, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored above food served to customers. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Apr 3, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw chicken on bottom shelf beside shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink near dishwasher being used to fill an empty container.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and egg rolls in reach-in cooler not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator adjusted flow. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Buffet on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does China Buffet compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

China Buffet most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Buffet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at China 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 China Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.

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