CHINA BUFFET II INC

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors mens restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over buffet line in dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink and paper towel dispenser heavily soiled in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

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. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (98F - Hot Holding); fried fish (101F - Hot Holding); fried shrimp (106F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (99F - Hot Holding); steak (103F - Hot Holding) in buffet line. The manager is reheating all products and placing back in buffet line. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors mens restroom. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over buffet line in dining area. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of produce on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink and paper towel dispenser heavily soiled in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Warning

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved shrimp above chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 medium live roaches on stainless steel prep table inside of double swinging doors entering kitchen area. Observed 2 small live roaches under wooden cabinet beneath soda fountain. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed between 20-24 rodent droppings under wood cabinet beneath soda fountain. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris on prep table across from dishwasher. Operator removed can opener and put in sink to be washed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls in walk-in cooler made yesterday with no date marking. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile above reach in cooler across from sauté station. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding next to walk-in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8-10 dead roaches in glue trap under stainless steel prep table next to reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed watermelons stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shields in kitchen near dishwasher and reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease behind sauté station and fryer in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Egg rolls (46F - Cold Holding); Crawfish (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Operator iced raw chicken and placed cooked items in reach in coolers while waiting for maintenance to arrive. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris buildup on blade. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked egg rolls in reach in cooler made yesterday with no date marking. Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken and missing in several spots in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in kitchen over prep table across from sauté station. Bulbs not coated with shatter proof coating. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish on prep table at room temperature improperly thawing. Operator put fish under runnier water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored in a manner to allow mop to dry sitting in mop bucket. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of sliced peaches in walk-in with damaged double seam. Operator discarded can during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Dishwasher chlorine 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine at 50 ppm. Operator called for maintenance. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler . Operator moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 60 precooked egg rolls 60°F on trays in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded egg rolls during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (53°F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (54°F - Cold Holding); Precooked egg rolls (60°F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler. Operator iced raw product and moved to reach in cooler while waiting for maintenance to arrive. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator no paper towels at hand washing sink next to cooks line upon entering the kitchen. Cook brought me some hand towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink entering the kitchen next to cooks line. Cook brought me some soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls prepared yesterday on trays in walk in not dated. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to several ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed door closer broken on men's bathroom door. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bone in chicken thawing in sink no running water. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning