New Jin Jin Buffet
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
52
Score
New Jin Jin Buffet appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.
New Jin Jin Buffet's latest score of 52 falls below the Panama City Beach average of 84. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
52
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
43
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings stored over shrimp and pork. Also observed raw pork stored over cooked chicken. Manager had employee move all items in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water nozzle not working on hand wash sink next to grill station. Employee turned hot water nozzle on with a wrench. Manager states will call plumber to fix.
27-16-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet rags on buffet and two wet rags in server area on counter. Manager moved all rags to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed toothpaste and toothbrush stored next to dishes on cook line.
40-04-4
70
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon offered raw, no proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Crispy wontons and chopped green onions unprotected at buffet. Manager placed items behind sneeze guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 2 cans of oyster sauce heavily dented with sharp creases. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rice cooker in front of cook line hand wash sink. Manager moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on speed racks in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet Cold holding: California rolls 56F, cut honey dew 56F, operator states items are served from 11am to 3pm. Provided form for Time as a Public Health Control. Operator filled out form at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over broccoli, raw chicken stored over shredded cheddar. All items rearranged at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided flyer with cleanup procedures to manager.
11-27-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna and imitation crab meat in vaccum sealed bags with label indicating it is to remain frozen until time of use.
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water knob broken at cook line hand wash sink. Leak under sever station hand wash sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced bread, chicken wings, and salmon not covered in walk-in freezer.
08B-12-5
55
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold buffet: sushi rolls 64F, per manager approximately 40 minutes, changed every 3 hours. No time mark, no written procedures for using Time as a Public Health Control, provided form to operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Card board box used for storing fried noodles.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over oranges, raw salmon and raw duck over cucumbers. Employee moved all raw items to a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by rice cooker on cart. Rice cooker and cart moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers sushi made with raw tuna and raw salmon. Items not identified as raw on menu. Manager marked menus with pen at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at cook line hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep tables in back of kitchen by onions and Togo boxes. Manager discarded drinks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Jin Jin Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Jin Jin Buffet on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Jin Jin Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Jin Jin Buffet.
How does New Jin Jin Buffet compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
New Jin Jin Buffet most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has New Jin Jin Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Jin Jin Buffet have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Jin Jin 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 Jin Jin Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Jin Jin Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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