China Buffet
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
17
Score
Inspectors have visited China Buffet nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 16 violations compared to roughly 23 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “stored food not covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting China Buffet on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside of establishment and begin handling equipment in ware wash area without hand wash. Inspector coached employee and manager on proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed in ware wash. **Warning**
29-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in next to kitchen entrance: raw shrimp over cooked pork. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line: cut cantaloupe (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Melon was removed for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on clean knife rack soiled knives. Operator removed knives and placed at triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink to left of cook line removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in hibachi area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag on dry food rack next to walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line, prep area and ware wash area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream in chest freezer with no lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed trays wet nesting on dry dish rack. Operator removed them to be properly air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
17
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). During the inspection employee added water Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
41-10-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food.
05-14-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken with no date marking in walk in cooler As per operator from prior day.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of water in 2 doors standing reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at hibachi station.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp in standing water in kitchen area.
06-01-5
39
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
22
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both handwashing sinks in kitchen area. Employee brought paper towels over. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: observed no paper towels at hand sink next to kitchen entrance at time of call back **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand sink next to reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with dispenser unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed hand sink next to reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at time of call back **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in chest freezers where ice cream is stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed ice buildup in reach in chest freezers where ice cream is stored. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: observed paper towel dispenser and soap disnepner at hand sink next to stove soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves I n walk in and reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: observed shelves in all walks of life in and reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food, cooked chicken, marinating beef, cooked beef and pork, ; in all coolers and freezers uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: observed containers of chicken and beef not covered at time of call back in walk in and reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed lighting not efficient in Walk in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed lighting not efficient in Walk in cooler in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
38-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in both walk in coolers and freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed shelves rusted in both walk in coolers and freezers. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables while not in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: observed wet cloth stored on hand cart at time of call back **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tiles where soda filters are in back exit of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed broken floor tiles where soda filters are in back exit of kitchen at time of call back. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin at restaurant entrance soiled inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed ice bin at restaurant entrance soiled inside. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment in kitchen **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in ware wash area and on prep tables throughout kitchen, no lid or straw in place. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: observed employee bottles stored on spice rack above sauces and spices at time of call back **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell Phone on prep table, observed personal bag stored above containers of sauce. Observed personal food stored above utensils for service all in kitchen area. Observed car keys stored on shelf with seasonings in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: observed employee bottles stored on spice rack in kitchen area. Observed employee bag on prep table across from stove. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed floor soiled throughout establishment in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce, marinated chicken, cooked noodles, cooked beef; frozen fish, frozen ice cream, stored in both walk in freezers and coolers. Observed container of pickles stored on floor at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: observed containers of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of call back. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
37
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee straining cooked noodles above floor drain. Employee rested drained noodles in bowl directly on floor drain in kitchen area. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink located outside of restaurant in back. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area, landing on prep table with cases of raw chicken and 4 live flies flying throughout kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of sodium bicarbonate stored on same shelf with seasonings. Cook moved to other shelf with chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of sliced yellow peaches in syrup 3000g with large dent on side of can. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs behind cooked pork on prep top across from stove. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef on prep top across from stove. Observed raw squid stored above milk under prep table cooler across stove. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in reach in next to kitchen entrance. Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in reach in where wok station is. Cooks moved all food for proper storing on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook in kitchen on personal phone, then begin moving food around in oven with no hand wash. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink located outside of walk in freezer, hand wash sink was not used. Observed cook in kitchen on personal phone, then begin moving food around in oven with no hand wash. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink located outside of walk in freezer, hand wash sink was not used. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grinder soiled with meat residue located underneath dry food storage rack, Observed can opener blade soiledat prep table in kitchen area. Cook took blade to ware wash area to be cleaned properly. Observed knives stored on drying rack soiled. Cook to them to be washed rinsed and sanitized. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both handwashing sinks in kitchen area. Employee brought paper towels over. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand sink next to reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with dispenser unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink outside of walk in freezer with ladle stored inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin at restaurant entrance soiled inside. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment in kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in ware wash area and on prep tables throughout kitchen, no lid or straw in place. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell Phone on prep table, observed personal bag stored above containers of sauce. Observed personal food stored above utensils for service all in kitchen area. Observed car keys stored on shelf with seasonings in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in dish machine area, no dishes being cleaned at time. Observed standing water near sushi prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cooks preparing food in hallway where kitchen exit is. Cooks moved to prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce, marinated chicken, cooked noodles, cooked beef; frozen fish, frozen ice cream, stored in both walk in freezers and coolers. Observed container of pickles stored on floor at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in chest freezers where ice cream is stored. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth stored under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves I n walk in and reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers being reused to store food. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Wet wiping cloth used to wipe knifes off in kitchen area. Inspector had employees wash rinse and sanitize knives. **Warning**
24-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in mop sink not being drained. Mop sink located outside of restaurant in back. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food, cooked chicken, marinating beef, cooked beef and pork, ; in all coolers and freezers uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed lighting not efficient in Walk in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Krab meat in standing water in prep sink outside of walk in freezer. Manager put under running cold water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in both walk in coolers and freezers. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables while not in use. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tiles where soda filters are in back exit of kitchen. **Warning**
36-10-4
6
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib to left of fryers
29-34-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200+ppm. Operator remade to 100pm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then began touching clean dishes without washing hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cardboard shipping boxes being used to line bottom of bus tubs with washed/prepped vegetables **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored over potatoes. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machines in each service area have an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk in cooler. Metal bowls being used as scoops in bus tubs of prepared foods
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In dishwashing area
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on shelf over reach in cooler for cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of broccoli stored on the floor on cook line. Operator placed on bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Butcher knife stored in crack between reach in cooler on cook line and adjacent prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple bus tubs of food items in all 3 walk in refrigerators not covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Lighting in middle walk in cooler not sufficient **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef on shelf beneath prep table being thawed at room temperature. Raw shrimp being thawed in standing water at prep sinks
06-01-5
23
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
70
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 9 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink: employee washing dishes, only wash and rinse. Discussed and trained the employee on dishwashing. Set up the three compartment sink, employee rewashed all dishes and pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live crawling insects inside the flour container nearby the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Operator discarded the flour. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over cooked wontons in the reach in cooler by the fryers. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live crawling insect inside the flour container on a shell in front of the three compartment sink. Operator discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table in front of the cook line: clams (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed on the tables 45 minutes before the inspection. Discussed with operator the placed the clams on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table in front of the cook line: egg roll (75F - Hot Holding, as per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection); wonton (74F - Hot Holding, as per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection). Operator discard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Three compartment sink: employee washing dishes, only wash and rinse. Discussed and trained the employee on dishwashing. Set up the three compartment sink, employee rewashed all dishes and pans. **Warning**
53B-15-4
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. Emailed form, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled and meat slicer blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel in handwashing sink, by the dishwasher. Observed dirty pot inside the handwashing sink by the left walk in freezer. Also observed employee rinsing a pitcher in the handwashing sink in the server station. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no employee agreement. Emailed form, operator printed and had some employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stand up double door reach in cooler in kitchen chicken chucks, cooked baked chicken not date marked. As per operator cooked 2 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed big pot not able to be cleaned in the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-08-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In the kitchen by fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris exterior warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishwasher machine exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed monster drink on top of cook line prep area. Observed electrolytes drink, water bottles, purse, lunch bags on top of stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans on prep table by the kitchen not properly dried, with wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink: employee washing dishes, only wash and rinse. Discussed and trained the employee on dishwashing. Set up the three compartment sink, employee rewashed all dishes and pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the whole kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken and cases of broccoli. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives in 80F standing still water in the seafood prep area. Discussed with the operator the proper methods. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers in the kitchen by the fryers with soiled gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans on the kitchen shelves. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Observed floor soiled of debris throughout the kitchen and back prep area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board by the fryers. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Observed reach-in coolers by the fryers and back prep area interior and shelves with accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed on a shelf nearby the walk in cooler: fried chips not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed middle walk in cooler and Left walk in freezer with low light. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled by the dishwasher. Black wall. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, soy sauce and vinegar buckets with no labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
6
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. FRLA: food handlers training for Feng Chai Lin, expired 10/3/22; ChaoQun Huang expired 10/2/22. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed certification for food handlers training for Feng Chai Lin, expired 10/3/22; ChaoQun Huang expired 10/2/22. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Buffet on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Buffet.
How does China Buffet compare to other restaurants in Miami?
China Buffet most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Buffet have averaged around 16 violations per visit, down from roughly 23 earlier in the 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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