China Buffet
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
55
Score
China Buffet appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 16 violations each, up from closer to 12 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris”, showing up seven times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime White cutting boards on prep table in cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled. In service station outside of kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In prep sink area next to cooks line **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back service station , small ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in coolers on cooks line In between equipment on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep station in kitchen , operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers on cooks line soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler Cooked ribs in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board Can opener - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. All but one expired 3/25/25 - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen by wok station - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen in front of under counter reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Several in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
67
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) #10 can pizza sauce dented at the seam
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Orange juice and apple juice stored in ice in server side station soda machine
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1-Raw fish over liquid margarine in walk in cooler 2- raw soft shell crab over soy sauce bucket in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 in between single door reach in freezer and under counter reach in coolers on opposite side of cook line Operator killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Orange juice and apple juice stored in ice bin in server side station soda machine
01B-13-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ in three comp sink Remade and was 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By wok station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
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. All but one expired 3/25/25
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 77F by three comp sink
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By fryer in kitchen
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1- sugar container at server side station 2- hotel pan in ice machine in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Between equipment in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 behind sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen by wok station
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1)Behind kitchen equipment on cooks line 2) walk in cooler under shelves
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen in front of under counter reach in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between magnet on wall and wall next to wok station
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice bin in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet by rice cooker. 78F
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Several in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled by wok station
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By bathrooms
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Single door reach in freeze across from ice machine
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink by wok station
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1-Salt next to fryer 2- sugar in server side station soda
02D-01-5
8
Mar 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in rear storage room and sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Mar 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen across from ovens **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by fryer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bins of cooked product held overnight not date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach located at beverage station. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in rear storage room and sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning on exhaust hood **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets soiled on walk-in cooler door and freezer doors **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Server station by utensils and by cans at sushi station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
08B-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by fryer and cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen and beverage stations. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing over walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in rear storage room and sushi area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice on server station and sushi station beverage station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours in beverage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
22-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets soiled on all prep table doors, walk-in cooler door,and freezer doors Exterior of reach in coolers heavily soiled throughout establishment, sushi station cookline, prep line, and beverage stations. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on Prep tables in kitchen heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Not placed under sneeze guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
25-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers in dry storage area contain white substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
25
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
7
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food inside walk in cooler. -raw shrimp above cut vegetables inside walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: -raw meat stored above melon **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -seafood krab salad inside walk in cooler overnight, person in charge stated prepped prior night **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: not observed **Time Extended**
03D-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cook line under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. -several locations in back Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -ice cream station, with open containers of ice cream **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -equipment/refrigerator exterior -surface of soap dispenser on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-46-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food inside walk in cooler. -raw shrimp above cut vegetables inside walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. krab salad 55F, cooked noodles 56F, cooked chicken 52F, crab legs 50F, krab 51F, , cream cheese 55F, shredded mozzarella cheese 53F from overnight inside walknin cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork 55F, cooked chicken 51F, cooked shrimp 55F, raw shrimp 51F, raw shrimp 53F inside 2 door cooler across from ice machine, manager stated leas than 2 hours inside cooler...moved to other location to cool down. -inside walk in cooler, seafood 55F, cooked noodles 56F, cooked chicken 52F, crab legs 50F, krab 51F, , cream cheese 55F, shredded mozzarella cheese 53F from overnight inside walknin cooler. See stop sale -raw pork 54F, raw beef 54F, raw poultry 53F, cooked shrimp 51F, raw shrimp 52Finside makeline cooler across from woksraw salmon 51F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -seafood krab salad inside walk in cooler overnight, person in charge stated prepped prior night **Warning**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee handling raw meat during prep handled prepped ready to eat food without washing hands **Warning**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -small white cutting board inside kitchen across from oven, significant soil build up -interior of ice bin **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink disconected at drain in back of kitchen, stacked with pans/equipment. -obstruction to handsink access **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line top of oven **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing wastewater. -near dish machine **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cook line under equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. -several locations in back Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -ice cream station, with open containers of ice cream **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Buffett station **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -equipment/refrigerator exterior -surface of soap dispenser on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -restrooms, manager stated from recent grease trap cleaning **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -inside walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep cutting boards stained - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Couple Light not functioning in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry stock shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish room next to clean dishes - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the ice machine in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dish area - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Red on in server station **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar bin in dry item storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
52
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of apple juice in drink ice bin at server side station
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed watermelons in walk on cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked fish
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 by reach in cooler in server area Manager killed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Server washed hands with gloves on in sink by three comp sink and proceeded went back to floor Manager corrected her **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of apple juice in drink ice bin at server side station
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1)Half pan in sink on cooks line 2) cart in front of hand sink by fryer **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep cutting boards stained
22-02-4
Basic - 4 Dead roaches on premises. Wall behind dish machine Manager had cleaned and area sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Half pan in ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Couple Light not functioning in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Dry stock shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dish room next to clean dishes
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the ice machine in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dish area
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice and sugar bin in dry storage room **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Red on in server station **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar bin in dry item storage area
02D-01-5
17
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cookline - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Tiles have some discoloration **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
Jul 19, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut lettuce and prepared mushrooms, kitchen reach in cooler. Raw chicken and raw fish over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over egg rolls/kitchen reach in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./flan 44F, cream cheese 45F, less than 4 hours/wait station reach in cooler/adjusted to a lower temperature/rechecked 41F and 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bottle, bandages stored in between food on cook line shelves/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./blocked by food cart/deep fryers station hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./cook line two hand sinks.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./cook line two hand sinks.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable./broken tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice./raw shrimp in walk in cooler.
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Watermelon and a box of oranges on front wait station floor. Oil carton on kitchen floor next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall./dish washing area wall soiled.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./sugar container, dry staircase area/ **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Deep fryer station hand sink soiled. Single stove soiled/deep fryer station. Hood filters soiled. Ice machine air filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored./tea filters, wait station/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt container not labeled/dry storage area.
02D-01-5
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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 Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at China Buffet.
How does China Buffet compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Buffet most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Buffet have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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