New Chinese Buffet
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
23
Score
Inspectors have visited New Chinese Buffet 17 times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 15 violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.
New Chinese Buffet's latest score of 23 falls below the Clermont average of 68. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
17
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -crispy noodles, sauces, desserts on buffet **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee on cook line touched hat and clothes then continued in food preparation without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over sauces in reach in cooler on cook line, operator moved chicken to bottom -raw mussels over jello in walk in cooler**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of oven and roaster on cook line -walk in cooler shelves
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing.
16-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sauces on dry storage rack **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -in dish area
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -cook line
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -tile on top of cook top
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under soda boxes in back hallway
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -sugar and sauces on cook line **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -handles on cook line
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system heavily soiled -speed rack beside ice machine and in walk in cooler -exterior pans heavily encrusted -exterior food processor
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -heavily soiled drill stored on shelf with canned goods
42-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
23
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -sauce and crispy noodles on buffet. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -cooked pork in reach in cooler was in a take out bag. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored with cut cabbage in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed and discarded cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over shrimp salad in walk in freezer -raw chicken over prepped onions in walk 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. -rice (61F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator determined time removed from cooler, placed on Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -walk in cooler shelves -interior can opener holder -interior ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink on sushi line had food remnants **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. -chlorine, operator ordered during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
16-36-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -dry storage shelves by
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. -operator is using 2 compartment sink for washing and sanitizing with no rinse step in between.
16-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -cooking oil on cook line, potatoes in kitchen. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grates in roasting oven -shelves under hibachi grill -interior of fryer cabinets -filters on hood suppression system -dry storage shelves
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -dry storage shelves by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp and fish in triple sink thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Two lights not functioning on cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
17
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen and back hallway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: progress made **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: progress made **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -over cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior food containers in kitchen -paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers at hand sinks in kitchen -exterior doors/handles of all cooking equipment -filters over cooking equipment on cook line -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -fans on walk in cooler heavily soiled -caulking around hand sink faucet on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: exterior food containers in kitchen caulking around hand sink faucet on cook line * **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed dishes, then stacked on storage shelf for drying with no sanitation step. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice noodles (54F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine -white cutting board -interior of can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: interior of ice machine -white cutting board **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in hand sink in server area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under reach in cooler on cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dishmachine, under storage shelf by back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -cook line. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -over cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in rice on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen and back hallway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior food containers in kitchen -paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers at hand sinks in kitchen -exterior doors/handles of all cooking equipment -filters over cooking equipment on cook line -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -fans on walk in cooler heavily soiled -caulking around hand sink faucet on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen other. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -baking powder on dry storage shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
26
Feb 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
10
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pile of cooked chicken breast cooling at room temperature **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Wontons cooling 85F at room temperature per operator 10 minutes **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Cooked Chicken 92F, cooling at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler.**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Strainers and fryer baskets Gaskets on walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Strainers and fryer baskets Gaskets on walk in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Gaskets on walk in cooler **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Electrician has been in, needs rewiring. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom fryer heavily spiked Fan heavily soiled Under wok's heavily soiled Exterior all pots and pans in use heavily soiled Wok area heavily soiled Hood and filters soiled Exterior stand up refrigerator Exterior ice machine Exterior rice can heavily soiled Exterior food storage containers in walk in cooler Walk in cooler racks Under prep table heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Some progress, still work to be done **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Bottom fryer heavily soiled. Good Progress made**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Sep 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves without washing hands to prepare food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interwoven heavily soiled Interior smoker heavily soiled All gaskets soiled Walk in cooler and freezer heavily soiled interior **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Interior of oven heavily soiled All gaskets soiled Walk in cooler and freezer heavily soiled interior **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked ribs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pile of cooked chicken breast cooling at room temperature **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Wontons cooling 85F at room temperature per operator 10 minutes **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: cutting boards in prep area **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Strainers and fryer baskets Gaskets on walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Strainers and fryer baskets Gaskets on walk in cooler **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Egregiously soiled in kitchen and hibachi station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom fryer heavily spiked Fan heavily soiled Under wok's heavily soiled Exterior all pots and pans in use heavily soiled Wok area heavily soiled Hood and filters soiled Exterior stand up refrigerator Exterior ice machine Exterior rice can heavily soiled Exterior food storage containers in walk in cooler Walk in cooler racks Under prep table heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Some progress, still work to be done **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
25
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves without washing hands to prepare food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pile of cooked chicken breast cooling at room temperature **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interwoven heavily soiled Interior smoker heavily soiled All gaskets soiled Walk in cooler and freezer heavily soiled interior **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked ribs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Strainers and fryer baskets Gaskets on walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Egregiously soiled in kitchen and hibachi station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom fryer heavily spiked Fan heavily soiled Under wok's heavily soiled Exterior all pots and pans in use heavily soiled Wok area heavily soiled Hood and filters soiled Exterior stand up refrigerator Exterior ice machine Exterior rice can heavily soiled Exterior food storage containers in walk in cooler Walk in cooler racks Under prep table heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
25
Sep 20, 2024
Complaint Full
10 critical violations. 8 major violations. 30 minor violations.
View 48 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves without washing hands to prepare food **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink used to raw shrimp and then used to cool noodles not sanitized between use **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over prepared broccoli, Raw fish over prepared onion walk in cooler Raw chicken next to green onions **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -desserts not fully covered on buffet line - cut onions -chili flakes - crispy noodles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Raw shrimp to ready to eat noodles did nit wash hands or change gloves
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw raw shrimp thawing in 3 compartment sink, drained did not sanitize and threw cooked noodles in water **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from yesterday cooked chicken breast (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken nuggets (53F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw wings (47F - Cold Holding) seaweed salad (57F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (57F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (69F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from yesterday. See stop sale cooked chicken breast (57F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken nuggets (53F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw wings (47F - Cold Holding) seaweed salad (57F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (57F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (69F - Cold Holding) raw shell eggs 80 ( - Cold Holding) ** -eel roll (76F - Cold Holding); fried sushi (70F - Cold Holding); rock and roll sushi (69F - Cold Holding) held less than four hours per operator, operator moved to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours will reheat to 165° rice (80F - Hot Holding) steak (119F - Hot Holding) cooked chicken (113F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to food Window cleaner stored next to vinegar and hit says near ice cream **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Broken kitchen reach in **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken **Warning**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pile of cooked chicken breast cooling at room temperature **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interwoven heavily soiled Interior smoker heavily soiled All gaskets soiled Walk in cooler and freezer heavily soiled interior **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked ribs **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice and floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-16-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -ice machine **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In hood **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Excesses 75 dead flies on fly tape in kitchen 2 dead roaches floor under prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled throughout kitchen **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Strainers and fryer baskets Gaskets on walk in cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Egregiously soiled in kitchen and hibachi station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple strips in Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -white spoon on buffet line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom fryer heavily spiked Fan heavily soiled Under wok's heavily soiled Exterior all pots and pans in use heavily soiled Wok area heavily soiled Hood and filters soiled Exterior stand up refrigerator Exterior ice machine Exterior rice can heavily soiled Exterior food storage containers in walk in cooler Walk in cooler racks Under prep table heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon container cut and reused **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing room temp Shrimp thawing standing water **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -mop sink **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
2
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over jalapeños. -Raw chicken wings over cooked chicken. -Raw shrimp over cooked ribs. -Raw chicken over potatoes in walk in cooler. -Raw beef over noodles in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler. -Shelves across from fryers. -Walk in cooler shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Jug used as scoop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Table top in rough shape by prep cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
47
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can of applesauce. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over ice. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over jalapeños. -Raw chicken wings over cooked chicken. -Raw shrimp over cooked ribs. -Raw chicken over potatoes in walk in cooler. -Raw beef over noodles in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -Dry noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Corn 62f, Cheese 64f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken -Noodles 49f, Sprouts 62f. -Cucumber salad 60f. -Noodles 53f, Beef 52f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board across from fryers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Metal pan in handsink at sushi area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of oven. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen. -Carrots in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -White refrigerator. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under prep table. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler. -Shelves across from fryers. -Walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Jug used as scoop. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Fish in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Table top in rough shape by prep cooler. **Warning**
14-06-4
20
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw beef and chicken over sauce, cookline cooler. - raw shrimp over cooked chicken and green beans, Frigidaire cooler - walk in cooler raw chicken over jello, various raw meats over sauces and cut veggies - walk in freezer raw chicken tray over krab corrected on site **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Out to use some for cooking - chicken 51F, sprouts 46F, chicken 51F, noodles 46F, rice 60f. Items turned to cooler - in white Whirlpool cooler for less than hour per operator - shredded cheese 55F, 52F, 59f, cheese stuffed mussels 55F. Moved items to walk in cooler - ice cream mix in left hopper 59F, right hopper 70F. Filled approximately 2 hours earlier per operator - in sushi display cooler, cream cheese 46F, raw fish 44-46F. Stocked within previous hour per operator - at buffet: sushi 60-65F, Cut melon, eggs, krab 48-55F. Advised to use time as a public health control **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Ice cream hopper iced 34F and 35F Sushi display case krab 34F Chicken and krab 51F and 60F. Operator iced. Krab reached 36F, chicken 40-53F. In whirlpool cooler, pot stickers 53F, shredded cheese 55F. Stocked morning of callback, less than 4 hours per operator. Moved items to walk in freezer. Sushi time marked on containers. Other cold items 36-4F **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Reach in cooler gaskets - Frigidaire - large mixing blade - can opener blade - interior ice machine **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Gaskets Frigidaire cooler **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on dry storage and top of freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - Container of oil and sauce, cookline - walk in cooler trays of chicken under shelving - multiple trays and cases walk in freezer floor **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop at buffet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom prep table shelves Walk in cooler shelving heavily soiled Hibachi area under grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of apple sauce and pears **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Washed but not sanitized. Then placed to air dry **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw beef and chicken over sauce, cookline cooler. - raw shrimp over cooked chicken and green beans, Frigidaire cooler - walk in cooler raw chicken over jello, various raw meats over sauces and cut veggies - walk in freezer raw chicken tray over krab corrected on site **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. For crispy noodles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Out to use some for cooking - chicken 51F, sprouts 46F, chicken 51F, noodles 46F, rice 60f. Items turned to cooler - in white Whirlpool cooler for less than hour per operator - shredded cheese 55F, 52F, 59f, cheese stuffed mussels 55F. Moved items to walk in cooler - ice cream mix in left hopper 59F, right hopper 70F. Filled approximately 2 hours earlier per operator - in sushi display cooler, cream cheese 46F, raw fish 44-46F. Stocked within previous hour per operator - at buffet: sushi 60-65F, Cut melon, eggs, krab 48-55F. Advised to use time as a public health control **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Reach in cooler gaskets - Frigidaire - large mixing blade - can opener blade - interior ice machine **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In back prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo container floating in sauce., in salt and other dry items **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. On prep table, metal pan with visible debris holding utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on dry storage and top of freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Container of oil and sauce, cookline - walk in cooler trays of chicken under shelving - multiple trays and cases walk in freezer floor **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop at buffet **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Frigidaire cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom prep table shelves Walk in cooler shelving heavily soiled Hibachi area under grill **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and fish in standing water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
22
May 5, 2023
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors on mens room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and lights soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind three compartment sink and down wall toward kitchen entry door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in hood **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
67
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Full
11 critical violations. 7 major violations. 27 minor violations.
View 45 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Dessert not under sneeze guard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-01-4
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. 0ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Wonton noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked chicken with bear hands and served. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Peppers on onions raw stored uncover in walk in cooler contaminated by water drainage from condensation under fan motor **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than four hours chocolate ice cream mix (49F - Cold Holding); vanilla ice cream mix (60F - Cold Holding) krab (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours butter (56F - Cold Holding) raw shell eggs (78F - Cold Holding) shrimp raw (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) chicken wings cooked (51F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (51F - Cold Holding) moved to quick chill Per operator more than 4 hours. See stop sale chocolate ice cream mix (49F - Cold Holding); vanilla ice cream mix (60F - Cold Holding) seafood salad (446F - Cold Holding) krab (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol cleaner stored next to sugar in server area Hand sanitizer stored next to plates on buffet area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon on sushi bar. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Operator has form, but not signed by employees. Operator will get signatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. Cooked chicken and seafood salad more than 24 hours per operator **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles soiledce cream dispenser Interior oven soiled Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In hibachi area hand sink blocked with inserts. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Imitation Krab shown on buffet as Crab. **Warning**
52-01-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Sushi not listed as raw in sushi bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors on mens room. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and lights soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch preparing food **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind three compartment sink and down wall toward kitchen entry door **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer and kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment between grill and soiled fryer. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117f in hibachi area **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in hibachi **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning in hood **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in hibachi area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks and shelves in walk in cooler heavily soiled Prep shelves heavily soiled. Exterior large garbage cans holding flour soiled Exterior fryer heavily soiled. Wok surface soiled All gaskets heavily soiled Hand wash sink heavily soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in server area **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed lining shelves of walk in cooler **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple dry seasoning throughout kitchen not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork ribs in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Under preparation table in the kitchen.
22-31-4
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards throughout the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear container in storage shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under equipment throughout the kitchen. And inside Walk-in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cartons with oil in the floor next to cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in cooler at cook line. Soiled gaskets walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues in cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over cut and wash vegetables in walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Chinese Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Chinese Buffet on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Chinese Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at New Chinese Buffet.
How does New Chinese Buffet compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
New Chinese Buffet most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.
Has New Chinese Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Chinese Buffet have averaged around 15 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Chinese 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 New Chinese Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Chinese Buffet is inspected around six times per year on average.
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