Wanfu Buffet
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Wanfu Buffet 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Wanfu Buffet's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's accessible bathroom. Operator had employee fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken, precooked shrimp, and meats not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator had employee clean ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of raw frozen seafood stored on floor under shelving in walk freezer. Operator placed all food off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed tools stored on top of dishmachine.
42-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed jug reused as scoop. Operator discarded jug. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed precooked meats in walk in cooler not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
41
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food and other raw foods with different cooking temperatures. In sushi station at buffet in left side reach-in cooler, raw fish in same container as cooked shrimp. In right side reach-in cooler, raw beef in same container as raw chicken. Operator spoke with staff and asked them to separate foods.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed cooked sushi rice held on time control for 4 hours 20 minutes on sushi line. Limit is 4 hours for discard with proper time marking.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed cooked sushi rice held on time control for 4 hours 20 minutes on sushi line. Limit is 4 hours for discard with proper time marking.
03F-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bag used to store dry spices in water heater area. Operator spices into food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Wang, Lin, Yang and Santiago all expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer with boxes fish, shrimp, chicken on floor. Walk-in cooler with box beef and bucket sauce on floor. Operator moved onto shelving. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to all coolers on sushi line.
23-03-4
Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-34-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water tap on handwash sink in dishwashing area stripped, cannot turn on. Nozzle broken off of dish sprayer in dishwashing area.
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On back prep line over food preparation, observed employee cell phone, wallet, open drink. Operator removed all items, discussed with operator designated area for all employees belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
37
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Drains on cook line, prep line and sushi line covered are replaced with absorbent wood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Screen door in heavy disrepair, door not kept closed during service, vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
86
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and raw beef over cooked clams, cooked chicken in walk-in freezer, not commercially packaged.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken and raw calamari over melons and raw shrimp over ready to eat sweet and sour sauce in walk-in cooler. Also in tall reach-in cooler by cook line raw shrimp over ready to eat French fries. Operator rearranged items for proper food storage. Provided operator handouts to help operator train employees and discussed operator labeling designated spots for raw foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice at sushi bar, made 2.5 hours ago per operator. Operator labeled the rice. Discussed with operator checking with employees daily to ensure proper procedures are followed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On cook line under shelves with food, can paint and large bottle soap. Operator moved both to separate storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and blade, knives on rack, peelers, dry food storage containers, prep tables with raw chicken and juices, accumulated food debris and residues.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back of kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in dry storage 3 at entrance to kitchen. Operator secured 2. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 employee drinks open over back prep table. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Old unused grease bin outside of restaurant back with heavy grease accumulated on ground. Operator began cleaning area, states they are trying to get old receptacle removed.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in front drink station. Operator removed from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen next to cook line Bibb in box soda storage rack.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, in front drink service station Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm).
21-07-4
29
Apr 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 2 employees Xiao and Santiago expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing contain in triple sink not set up, no sanitizer step used. Discussed with manager and employee need for proper sanitation step when ware washing. Operator sanitized dishes properly in dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 cans pineapple, 6 cans pears, three cans hoisin in back left dry store room. Repeat 5/24/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands in cook line after handling raw chicken. Spoke with employee and manager about about proper handwashing. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs over unwashed green peppers. Raw chicken over cooked noodles. Operator rearranged items for proper storage. Repeat 5/24/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw beef, raw chicken over raw shrimp. Operator rearranged items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach behind water heater in back right of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. middle sushi display case; raw tuna (45F - Cold Holding); raw masago (46F - Cold Holding); raw Krab (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Doors left open on unit. Operator place all foods in lower reach-in cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is over marked time. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed vanilla pudding, chocolate pudding, and tapioca pudding placed on 4 hour hold using time as a public health control marked 4 and a half hours ago. **Warning**
01B-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed vanilla pudding, chocolate pudding, and tapioca pudding placed on 4 hour hold using time as a public health control marked 4 and a half hours ago. **Warning**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled. Knives on wall heavily soiled. Located on back prep line. Repeat 5/24/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both sushi bar sinks with cleaning equipment inside. Operator cleared the sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory on buffet sushi area. Raw and ready-to-eat sushi items not marked separately. Operator labeled raw sushi items with signs. Repeat 5/24/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher. Operator place towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink sushi bar right side. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. 2 employees Xiao and Santiago expired **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches by water heater in back right of kitchen. 1 dead roach at entrance to kitchen from sushi bar. One dead roach middle of cook line near handwash sink. Three dead roaches in back left dry storage room. 4 dead roaches at front end of sushi bar. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer , and dry storage room multiple boxes of foods stored on floor. Repeat 5/24/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by dishwasher, middle cook line. Provided operator with signs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Slow flow of water from handwash sink left in sushi bar, plumbing flows out onto floor in sushi bar. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in back left dry storage room. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Water from handwash sink flowing out of nearby drain is sushi bar leading to standing water. Operator clean up water that flowed out of drain and sanitized after. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back of kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
10
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensils in standing water at 80F. Educated operator on proper stored in use utensils. Operator removed utensils to dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken fried. Operator removed chicken under cooked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance in server serving area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in flour containers by prep area. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shrimp container stored in walk in cooler floor. Operator removed shrimp container off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed soiled mattress and sofa outside of dumpster owner does not claim items.
33-31-5
58
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef over raw shrimp. Operator removed and rearranged shrimp over beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed silver ware in hand washing sink by dishwashing machine. Operator removed silverware and cleaned hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in prep line handling food with no hair restraint. Operator gave employee a hair cap employee wore cap. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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. Observed hand drill in top counter in kitchen line over food prep area. Operator removed hand drill. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth in sushi station counter not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator removed wash cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wanfu Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wanfu Buffet on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wanfu Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wanfu Buffet.
How does Wanfu Buffet compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Wanfu Buffet most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Wanfu Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wanfu Buffet have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wanfu 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 Wanfu Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wanfu Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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