No. 1 Asian Buffet

232 S Tyndall Pkwy, Panama City, FL 32404

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at No. 1 Asian Buffet stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Panama City restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hibachi area.

31B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,waitress station.

51-11-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw chicken over pork. Employee corrected the items in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-16-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deep freezer lid in disrepair.

14-11-5

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.

12A-20-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the kitchen by three compartment sink. Manager placed label on the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Manager turn water on over the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager label the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food prep not wearing a hat.

13-03-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dishwashing area.

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not identified by common name in the kitchen.

02D-01-5

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over krab meat on the cook line reach in cooler. Manager removed items and stored items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

01B-14-4

11-27-4

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : - From inspection on 2016-11-21: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-21: Plans submitted in Tallahassee but fees have not been paid and plans have not been reviewed . log number hq- 173048. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21:

51-14-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was No. 1 Asian Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at No. 1 Asian Buffet on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at No. 1 Asian Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at No. 1 Asian Buffet.

How does No. 1 Asian Buffet compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

No. 1 Asian Buffet most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has No. 1 Asian Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at No. 1 Asian Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at No. 1 Asian Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is No. 1 Asian Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, No. 1 Asian Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.

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