Fafa Inc China Buffet
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
45
Score
Fafa Inc China Buffet appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 31, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Fafa Inc China Buffet's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on storage shelf the following dented cans: 2 #10 Cans Premium Quality Bamboo Shoot Strips; 1 #10 Can Sliced Yellow Peaches In Syrup; 1 #10 Can Dragon Port Pineapple Chunks in Syrup; 1 #5 Can Koon Chun Ground Bean Sauce **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them. Observed can opener put away with food debris on blade. Observed operator putting can opener into dish to be washed. ** Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed label on buffet line, for a baked Krab and cheese dish, spelled Crab and cheese bake. Observed operator correcting spelling. **Corrected On-Site**
52-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine on shield, black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stand up cooler, on cook line, handles with food debris on backsides of handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on prep table next to rice cookers, reach in doors, with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, food stored on floor. Observed operator removing items and putting on shelf.
08B-38-4
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 in flour bin, scoop with handle laying down touching flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with dried on food debris inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on prep table next to rice cookers, reach in doors, with food debris build up on gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed basket of silverware in dining room, stored handles down. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour without identifying label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 11, 2025
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 can opener put away clean with debris on blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice bin, a pot without a handle being used as a scoop. Observed operator remove pot. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items, ie: ear buds, phone, drink with no lid on drain board of dishwasher where clean items come out of dishwasher. Observed operator remove said items. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on. Observed employee put hat on.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers with door on make line, and on stand up reach in freezer on make line.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on shelf in kitchen, with food debris inside microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in cooler doors soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer, food stored not wrapped. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw shrimp next to each other. Observed operator removing container of raw shrimp and storing it in a different correct location.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains and some black mold like substance on them in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on line a bowl being used to scoop raw beef without a handle. Observed operator removing bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back sides of reach of reach in handles with food debris build up on them **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen,cutting boards with grooves in them. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Observed operator removing tongs **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave top with food debris on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen on reach in coolers with food debris on them **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in stand up cooler multiple food items not covered for protection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained through Out of Office kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed stained cutting boards throughout kitchen during call back inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed several blue containers with out English labeling **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed no English labeling on blue stored food containers during call back inspection.
02D-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple reach in cooler door handles with build up of food debris behind them throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed reach in cooler handles with debris build up on them during call back inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on a table in the dining room, a rack of silverware stored handles down, making them not protected for rolling into napkins for public use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed on a table in the dining room, a rack of silverware stored handles down, making them not protected for rolling into napkins for public use during call back inspection.
24-18-4
74
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 50 lb bag rice with live bugs inside and 40 lb tempura flour with bugs inside. Both items sitting on shelf and product in use. Rice 1/4th used, flour 3/4th used. Observed operator throwing away both products into trash **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw Salmon stored in reach in cooler over unwashed avocados. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken thighs over raw phyllo dough and raw cut redskin potatoes. Observed operator removing chicken and storing with other raw chicken. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 50 lb bag rice with live bugs inside and 40 lb tempura flour with bugs inside. Both items sitting on shelf and product in use. Rice 1/4th used, flour 3/4th used. Observed operator throwing away both products into trash. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained through Out of Office kitchen **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to chest reach in freezer near wok station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed several blue containers with out English labeling **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-06-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink next to dish area. Observed operator turning hot water on. Explained it must stay on at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint Togo container inside bag of flour. Observed operator removing container and throwing away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple reach in cooler door handles with build up of food debris behind them throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 50 lb bag rice with live bugs inside and 40 lb tempura flour with bugs inside. Both items sitting on shelf and product in use. Rice 1/4th used, flour 3/4th used. Observed operator throwing away both products into trash **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches total in dining area. 2 dead on floor next to ice cream machine. 1 dead underneath buffet line in storage compartment. Observed operator sweeping, and sanitizing area. No sighs of dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler, floor soiled underneath shelving. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on a table in the dining room, a rack of silverware stored handles down, making them not protected for rolling into napkins for public use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items of prepped foods in walk in cooler and reach in coolers not wrapped or protected. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice without identifying label on it as to what kind of rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sinks with metal scrubbers in them and a cook washing out cleaning cloths in them. Spoke with employee, operator stopped employee, removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in three compartment sink. Observed operator correction employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed half quart and quart containers being used as scoops. Observed operator removing said containers and explaining to use only scoops with handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards making them no longer cleanable on shelf by microwave. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone plugged into charger on prep table by back door. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris on inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in freezer two five gallon buckets with meat in them not wrapped or no lid on them for protection
08B-12-5
64
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection. Time Extended.
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed 1 dead roach during call back inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 11 dead roaches in dining room. Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen during call back inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen. Observed operator removing them, cleaning and sanitizing area. Observed 1 live roach in dining room. Observed operator killing it, cleaning, and sanitizing area.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen under hand sink on a can of paint. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed back door not self closing during callback inspection . **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed rear door torn during call back inspection **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
74
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed water leak at back hand sink during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed microwave door handle with food debris build up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed 1 dead roach during call back inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 11 dead roaches in dining room. Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen during call back inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed tongs on handle of fryer during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed soiled faucets at hand sinks and walk in cooler gasket soiled during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended.
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen under hand sink on a can of paint. **Admin Complaint**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk in cooler floor with debris on it during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed wet mop in use during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
42-01-4
55
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed no handled scoops in place during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed microwave door handle with food debris build up during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed 1 dead roach during call back inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed tongs on handle of fryer during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed soiled faucets at hand sinks and walk in cooler gasket soiled during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dumpster lid open during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk in cooler floor with debris on it during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed water leak at back hand sink during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed wet mop in use during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
50
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed no handled scoops in place during call back inspection
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed microwave door handle with food debris build up during call back inspection **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed tongs on handle of fryer during call back inspection
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed soiled faucets at hand sinks and walk in cooler gasket soiled during call back inspection **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dumpster lid open during call back inspection **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk in cooler floor with debris on it during call back inspection **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed water leak at back hand sink during call back inspection **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed wet mop in use during call back inspection
42-01-4
50
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
9
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 70 plus dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed 50 + dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven. Some have been removed but not completed during call back inspection. EOS no vacate per Brenden Doherty at 9:16AM. EONO (Emergency Order Callback Not Complied) . **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
95
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink by back door, not hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink across from fryer being used as a dump sink and three dead roaches inside it. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple door handles on equipment with build up of residue on them **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks and stains. No longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 70 plus dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of dishes stored on drying rack in dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in screen door at back door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive amounts of grease and dead roaches under fryer and oven in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
36-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food items in walk in cooler stored with out covering. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed employee putting a cutting board standing up on floor in between prep able and storage rack after cutting vegetables, then putting back on prep table to use for chicken. Made employee washing, rinse and sanitize cutting board before using. **Warning**
24-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop heads sitting on floor wet, not hung up or inverted to dry properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
50
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag stored in stand up reach in freezer by make table with some kind of wraps with leaves on it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed dead crickets under dish washing machine. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach underneath hand washing sink by deep freezer in kitchen. Observed another live roach in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.observed 6-8 dented cans on dry storage shelf. Issued Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items, egg rolls, won tons, crab ragoons, stored in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Spoke with operator and e mailed information. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Prat hand washing sink at mop sink. **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. Spoke with operator and e mailed information. **Warning**
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. Observed no written plan in place, e mailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed fly strips located in dish area, next to prep table, and over dry storage full with trapped dead flys. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3-4 dead roaches underneath hand washing sink by deep freezer in kitchen. Also underneath prep table next to reach in prep cooler, under dish three compartment sink, and throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint working on prep. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple fly strips located in prep area and dish area. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food bucket containers with sauces and corn on the cob stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles. Observed towels hanging over can goods to dry. **Warning**
21-27-4
Basic - Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a washer and dryer. Observed several buckets in dish washing area with water and soaking cloths in them. **Warning**
21-40-4
23
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken at chest reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over wontons at make table. **Admin Complaint**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed whole oranges at walk in cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked chicken at reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at walk-in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
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. Observed multiple food items at buffet station. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken at chest reach in Freezer. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip at dish machine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Admin Complaint**
11-01-5
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 operator. **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
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. Emailed operator. **Admin Complaint**
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 egg rolls and chopped chicken not date marked in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at all kitchen hand wash sink. Operator turned on the hot water side. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flies on sticky tape hanging above prep area table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen, **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed at least 200 plus dead roaches between cookline and ware washing area soaking in grease. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at oven handle. **Admin Complaint**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken lid at ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at walk in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal product. Observed prep station area not being sanitized after food prep on chicken. Spoke with employee and noted in comment section. **Admin Complaint**
08B-23-5
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed torn screen at exterior kitchen door. **Admin Complaint**
35B-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fafa Inc China Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fafa Inc China Buffet on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fafa Inc China Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Fafa Inc China Buffet.
How does Fafa Inc China Buffet compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Fafa Inc China Buffet most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Fafa Inc China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fafa Inc China Buffet have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fafa Inc 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 Fafa Inc China Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fafa Inc China Buffet is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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