CHINA BUFFET

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside of establishment and begin handling equipment in ware wash area without hand wash. Inspector coached employee and manager on proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed in ware wash. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in next to kitchen entrance: raw shrimp over cooked pork. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line: cut cantaloupe (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Melon was removed for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on clean knife rack soiled knives. Operator removed knives and placed at triple sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink to left of cook line removed. Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Warning

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in hibachi area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag on dry food rack next to walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed trays wet nesting on dry dish rack. Operator removed them to be properly air dried. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line, prep area and ware wash area. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cook line. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler at kitchen entrance. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream in chest freezer with no lid. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of sodium bicarbonate stored on same shelf with seasonings. Cook moved to other shelf with chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of sliced yellow peaches in syrup 3000g with large dent on side of can. Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook in kitchen on personal phone, then begin moving food around in oven with no hand wash. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen area, landing on prep table with cases of raw chicken and 4 live flies flying throughout kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs behind cooked pork on prep top across from stove. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef on prep top across from stove. Observed raw squid stored above milk under prep table cooler across stove. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in reach in next to kitchen entrance. Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in reach in where wok station is. Cooks moved all food for proper storing on shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee straining cooked noodles above floor drain. Employee rested drained noodles in bowl directly on floor drain in kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink located outside of restaurant in back. Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink located outside of walk in freezer, hand wash sink was not used. Observed cook in kitchen on personal phone, then begin moving food around in oven with no hand wash. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink located outside of walk in freezer, hand wash sink was not used. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grinder soiled with meat residue located underneath dry food storage rack, Observed can opener blade soiledat prep table in kitchen area. Cook took blade to ware wash area to be cleaned properly. Observed knives stored on drying rack soiled. Cook to them to be washed rinsed and sanitized. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink outside of walk in freezer with ladle stored inside. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both handwashing sinks in kitchen area. Employee brought paper towels over. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand sink next to reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with dispenser unable to dispense paper towels. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin at restaurant entrance soiled inside. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment in kitchen Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in ware wash area and on prep tables throughout kitchen, no lid or straw in place. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell Phone on prep table, observed personal bag stored above containers of sauce. Observed personal food stored above utensils for service all in kitchen area. Observed car keys stored on shelf with seasonings in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in dish machine area, no dishes being cleaned at time. Observed standing water near sushi prep table. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cooks preparing food in hallway where kitchen exit is. Cooks moved to prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce, marinated chicken, cooked noodles, cooked beef; frozen fish, frozen ice cream, stored in both walk in freezers and coolers. Observed container of pickles stored on floor at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in chest freezers where ice cream is stored. Warning

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves I n walk in and reach in coolers and freezers soiled. Warning

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers being reused to store food. Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Wet wiping cloth used to wipe knifes off in kitchen area. Inspector had employees wash rinse and sanitize knives. Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in mop sink not being drained. Mop sink located outside of restaurant in back. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food, cooked chicken, marinating beef, cooked beef and pork, ; in all coolers and freezers uncovered. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Krab meat in standing water in prep sink outside of walk in freezer. Manager put under running cold water. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in both walk in coolers and freezers. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables while not in use. Warning

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tiles where soda filters are in back exit of kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink: employee washing dishes, only wash and rinse. Discussed and trained the employee on dishwashing. Set up the three compartment sink, employee rewashed all dishes and pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live crawling insects inside the flour container nearby the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Operator discarded the flour. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over cooked wontons in the reach in cooler by the fryers. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live crawling insect inside the flour container on a shell in front of the three compartment sink. Operator discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table in front of the cook line: clams (59F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed on the tables 45 minutes before the inspection. Discussed with operator the placed the clams on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table in front of the cook line: egg roll (75F - Hot Holding, as per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection); wonton (74F - Hot Holding, as per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection). Operator discard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Three compartment sink: employee washing dishes, only wash and rinse. Discussed and trained the employee on dishwashing. Set up the three compartment sink, employee rewashed all dishes and pans. Warning

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. Emailed form, operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel in handwashing sink, by the dishwasher. Observed dirty pot inside the handwashing sink by the left walk in freezer. Also observed employee rinsing a pitcher in the handwashing sink in the server station. Warning

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. Observed no employee agreement. Emailed form, operator printed and had some employees sign. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stand up double door reach in cooler in kitchen chicken chucks, cooked baked chicken not date marked. As per operator cooked 2 days ago. Warning

Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed big pot not able to be cleaned in the 3 compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In the kitchen by fryers. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris exterior warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishwasher machine exterior soiled. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard throughout the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed monster drink on top of cook line prep area. Observed electrolytes drink, water bottles, purse, lunch bags on top of stored food. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans on prep table by the kitchen not properly dried, with wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink: employee washing dishes, only wash and rinse. Discussed and trained the employee on dishwashing. Set up the three compartment sink, employee rewashed all dishes and pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the whole kitchen. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken and cases of broccoli. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives in 80F standing still water in the seafood prep area. Discussed with the operator the proper methods. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers in the kitchen by the fryers with soiled gaskets. Warning

Basic - Observed clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots and pans on the kitchen shelves. Warning

Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Observed floor soiled of debris throughout the kitchen and back prep area. Warning

Basic - Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board by the fryers. Warning

Basic - Observed reach-in coolers by the fryers and back prep area interior and shelves with accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed on a shelf nearby the walk in cooler: fried chips not covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed middle walk in cooler and Left walk in freezer with low light. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled by the dishwasher. Black wall. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, soy sauce and vinegar buckets with no labels. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. FRLA: food handlers training for Feng Chai Lin, expired 10/3/22; ChaoQun Huang expired 10/2/22. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed certification for food handlers training for Feng Chai Lin, expired 10/3/22; ChaoQun Huang expired 10/2/22. Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on a storage shelf by the walk in cooler: 2 dents cans of oyster sauce. Observed operator placed the cans inside the office, put do not use on the cans. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen: observed a live fly land on raw pork inside an uncovered container and 2 live flies flying by the cook line and 3 live flies resting on a container with Saran wrap inside. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Kitchen: a live fly land on raw pork inside an uncovered container. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line: breaded zucchini (123-129F - Hot Holding). As per operator, prepared 1 hour before the inspection. Observed operator reheat in the fryer, 177F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hibachi area: a scrub pad stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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/. Observed 13 employees working at the time of the inspection, no current active certified person at the location during the inspection.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All three hand washing sinks inside the kitchen. Observed operator placed the roll at one hand washing sink and napkins at the other two hand washing sinks sinks. Corrected On-Site

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. FRLA: food handlers training for Feng Chai Lin, expired 10/3/22; ChaoQun Huang expired 10/2/22.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed in the kitchen nearby a prep table: sticky glue fly traps with dead flies and other insects. Observed operator remove and discard the sticky glue fly trap during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in the kitchen, sticky glue tape with dead insects stored nearby at prep table in front of the walk in cooler above cases of raw chicken. Observed operator move the raw chicken to the prep table and an employee removed the fly sticky glue tape and discarded.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in the kitchen: container with raw pork, cases of raw chicken, a container with cooked noodles, and cases of broccoli stored on the floor. Discussed proper method with the operator. Hallway by the back door: bag of onions and a bag of carrots stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the drink station.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 3 live flies resting on a container with Saran wrap inside. Observed operator discard the Saran Wrap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and both walk in freezers.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Inside the kitchen: salt not labeled.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Kitchen, dry storage shelf: dented can of oyster sauce.

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. Kitchen: observed employee cutting cantaloupes without gloves on hands. Discussed with operator, operator discarded a pan of cut cantaloupes and coached the employee. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen: 3 live flies flying above a prep table with employees prepping lemons, bananas, and cantaloupes. Cook line area: 4 live flies, flying around and land on a prep table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: pan of raw beef stored on a shelf above cases of oranges. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Kitchen: observed employee cutting cantaloupes without gloves.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet: honey garlic chicken (128F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked and placed on the line 1 hour before the inspection. Operator placed in the oven to reheat 178F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in front of the walk in cooler: can opener blade soiled. Lobby area, server station: ice chutes on both soda machines soiled with black mold-like substance.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hibachi area: a scrub pad stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No hot running water at hand washing sink at the servers station by the office.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand was sink in the kitchen nearby the entrance from the lobby. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the kitchen: clean containers and clean pots not inverted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on top of the prep table in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on shelf by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entire kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen: cases of raw pork, broccoli, and a pan of marinated chicken stored on the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of shrimp stored on the floor.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in front of the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler: containers of pork, containers of sauces, and cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site