New China Buffet of Eustis
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
30
Score
Going back to 2022, New China Buffet of Eustis has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 14 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which New China Buffet of Eustis' 30 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork on rack in the kitchen operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 200 +++. Operator added water rechecked 50 ppm.
41-15-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 bottles of Windex next to sugar packets on shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
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. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to white upright cooler in the kitchen. Floor by ice bit at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bottles of cooking oil. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In chips container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop at buffet line in standing water 72F. Operator turned faucet on.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler. White upright reach in cooler and freezer gaskets in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. White upright reach in cooler and freezer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Three wet wipe cloths on flat top grill at front counter.. operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
30
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner next to salt and pepper on storage shelf at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw fish (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Tan cutting board on prep table soiled. Fryer baskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dining room soiled with water mark Vents in dining area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In reach in coo,er at cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line soiled. Floor in back dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice in bucket at back door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler Reach in cooler gasket at cook line. White reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. White reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled.
36-27-5
39
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 light fixtures over front flat top grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in freezer gasket - reach in gaskets - hood filters - **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms stored over krab stuffing **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on reach-in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door next mop sink - back door across walk- in cooler.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
50
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - cooked shrimp stroked with raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken stored over whole watermelon **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with clear liquid.
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored with food on storage rack.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on reach-in cooler across wok station
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door at mop sink - back door at walk-in **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 lights over flat top grill.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of soda machine behind nozzles. - walk-in freezer door gasket - Speed racks - Hood filters - gaskets on reach-in across wok station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach- in next to storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind dish machine , 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
23
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in walk-in freezer - raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (COS) - all white cutting boards on all cooks lines - small tan cutting board on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handle and exterior of Frigidaire stand up freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located next to mop sink
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small white, yellow cutting boards stored under prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back next to mop sink - back open at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk-in freezer - under fryers on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Broken tiles and missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - server drink station **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters - dishwasher trays - exterior of all equipment in kitchen area. - exterior of rice cooker
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cold holding units on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over cream cheese filled in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls behind fryers - walls under 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in a Walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at server area. Employee filling bucket.
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. 2 employees
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under 3 compartment sink Prep table
36-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen area
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing at room temperature **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cold holding units on cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both Back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks located next to mop sink
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and car keys stored on dry storage shelf
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
35
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live by bulk containers. -1 live on cookline. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over mayonnaise in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Edges of prep table on cookline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Gloves in handsink by buffet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By warewash.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under wok station.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Fried chicken on cardboard.
14-05-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -On oven.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Can of ketchup. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Under three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of shrimp in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Cooking oil stored under paper towel holder. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China Buffet of Eustis last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China Buffet of Eustis on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China Buffet of Eustis?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at New China Buffet of Eustis.
How does New China Buffet of Eustis compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
New China Buffet of Eustis most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has New China Buffet of Eustis' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China Buffet of Eustis have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New China Buffet of Eustis 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 New China Buffet of Eustis inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New China Buffet of Eustis is inspected around two times per year on average.
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