China Buffet

1620 W Jefferson St, Quincy, FL 32351

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited China Buffet eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Quincy restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dining room dusty above food service buffet and tables.

36-34-5

May 14, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen over cook line and prep area soiled with food debris and grease.

36-34-5

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese wontons holding at 117F less than 4 hours. Operator reheated wontons during time off inspection, new temperature 171F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in kitchen soiled with slime.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cardboard box inside handwashing in kitchen area. Operator removed box during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over food preparation area in kitchen. Operator removed sticky tape during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-08-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy grease accumulation on hood filters and hood system.

36-68-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp sitting in water to thaw. Operator ran water over shrimp during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Did not observe consumer advisory. Printed copy for operator and it was posted during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning rags in hand wash sink in back of kitchen. Operator removed cleaning rags from sink during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil sitting on floor in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal pan inside of the hand washing sink located by the three compartment sink. Observed the manager remove the metal pan from inside of the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in the dry storage area.

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container containing sugar in the dry storage area by the ice machine being scooped with a cup with no handle. Observed the manager remove the cup and place a scoop with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout the stove and cook line soiled with grease and debris.

23-03-4

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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 Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Buffet.

How does China Buffet compare to other restaurants in Quincy?

China Buffet most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Quincy average of 94.

Has China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China Buffet have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 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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