Winter Haven, Polk County

BUFFET CITY

810 CYPRESS GARDEN BLVD, Winter Haven, FL 33880

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Mar 4, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 4, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 24415627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the up stairs area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24415626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24415628

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink was set up already before dish machine was ran. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24415629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters hibachi station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Time Extended

Mar 3, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24412101

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 52F Raw beef 52F Raw pork 52 F at hibachi station Operator placed on ice temperature was reduced 42F at 1:56 pm Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24412097

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves and apron in hand washing sink next to the dish machine, employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24412102

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator started cleaning during inspection with sanitizer solution. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24412098

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the up stairs area Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24412100

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24412095

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink was set up already before dish machine was ran. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24412099

Basic - Food stored on floor. Operator removed from the floor. Walk in freezer Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24412096

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

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 23

01B-01-4

Detail 24151175

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Strawberry glaze Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-41-4

Detail 24151172

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. Dishmachine ran several times chlorine 0ppm. Operator tried priming machine and still read 0ppm. Manager set three compartment sink up , chlorine 50ppm. Ecolab arrived during inspection, stated line was clogged and retested dishmachine chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-02-4

Detail 24151169

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sushi condiments (soy sauce, wasabi, ginger, seaweed salad) Employee moved items under sneeze guard Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24151167

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and fish over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler on advised employee to move ready to eat sauces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 24151178

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in make table on cooks line. Employee moved raw chicken Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24151173

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hibachi Buffet raw steak 47, raw steak 48, employee paced deeper in ice bath. Second Time checked 1:55 pm for raw steak 47F and 47F Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 24151168

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On buffet items, manager stated items from 10:50am. Reviewed with manager time marking items on buffet.

01C-05-4

Detail 24151162

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags kept in large bowl on top of prep table. Reviewed with manager must be kept on chronological order. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 24151158

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date.

22-02-4

Detail 24151165

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine in kitchen and servers station Soda dispensing station at servers area (lemonade )

31A-11-4

Detail 24151163

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap water bucket in hand wash sink location by three compartment prep sink. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24151159

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/ 6 employees in kitchen doing food preparation, 2 employees in buffet / hibachi, 4 servers present with no Certified manager present. Manager Sheng Li arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24151161

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp , chicken , egg rolls , various prepared items in coolers and walk in cooler Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24151164

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24151160

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone next to cutting board at hibachi station Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24151176

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted rack on reach in cooler on cooks line

36-17-5

Detail 24151157

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep kitchen

08B-23-5

Detail 24151166

Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Utensil not sanitized between raw chicken, raw beef , and raw shrimp. Advised employee to have different utensils for different raw animal products. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24151171

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame walk in cooler Hood filter under grill

08B-39-4

Detail 24151170

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms and broccoli not washed prior to use on cooks line. Employee washed produce Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24151177

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment re using tomato box to store other prepared food items

06-01-5

Detail 24151156

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Manager turned water on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24151174

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Servers station

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23368743

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat mixed vegetables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Observed raw fish over soy sauce in walk in cooler Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23368739

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items in walk-in cooler cooler: cooked chicken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23368745

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At servers stations Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23368744

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In upstairs attic by smallwares Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23368741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area and attic area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23368742

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Employee cups on cook line refrigerator Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23368738

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23368740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Wontons in walk in freezer Time Extended

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 25

03C-61-5

Detail 23363782

High Priority - Cooked pork not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Cooked again and checked at 12:30 pm temperature 185F. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 23363788

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23363800

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. Line was not distributed fully. 25 ppm then test at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-12-4

Detail 23363785

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Warning

14-15-4

Detail 23363787

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken storage in non food grade container behind dumpster Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23363797

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat mixed vegetables. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23363796

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 23363790

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

41-21-4

Detail 23363781

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. By stairs in attic Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23363803

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By prep sink. Operator fixed machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23363793

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items in walk-in cooler cooler: cooked chicken Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23363805

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

14-01-5

Detail 23363783

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside sugar in dry storage. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23363786

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In upstairs attic by smallwares Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23363789

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area and attic area Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23363798

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in upstairs basement by installation. Operator cleaned and swept and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23363801

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23363791

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. By hibachi station Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23363795

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dry storage Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 23363804

Basic - Food stored outside. Raw chicken outside industrial red container behind dumpster possible contamination Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23363802

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23363792

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. By prep sink near hand washing sink Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23363784

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife stored 85F degrees. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23363794

Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons in walk in freezer Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23363799

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Prep sink by hand washing sink shrimp and fish no running water for thawing. Operator removed from prep sink to the cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

01C-05-4

Detail 23362988

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 23362993

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23362992

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine servers station Cutting board kitchen Can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23362990

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 noodles, dumplings, crab seafood salad, potatoes, various items in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23362991

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in walk in cooler Gasket torn on walk in cooler door Ice build up around walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23362989

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 11

08B-01-4

Detail 23158381

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At hibachi grill station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

01C-05-4

Detail 23158376

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 23158379

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 23158380

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/ Yan Qin Yang serve safe expired 9/7/23 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23158378

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine servers station Cutting board kitchen Can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 23158385

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired more than 60 days Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23158383

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 noodles, dumplings, crab seafood salad, potatoes, various items in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 23158375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee chicken and soup stored Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Sports drink and 12 count in walk-in cooler Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Sports drink and 12 count in walk-in cooler Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23158377

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in walk in cooler Gasket torn on walk in cooler door Ice build up around walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23158382

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23158384

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment door handles on cooks line Walk in cooler door handle Walk in cooler racks Gaskets of reach in cooler and walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 15

08B-01-4

Detail 23155407

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At hibachi grill station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

01C-05-4

Detail 23155409

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 23155398

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 23155403

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/ Yan Qin Yang serve safe expired 9/7/23 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23155411

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine servers station Cutting board kitchen Can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 23155400

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired more than 60 days Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23155401

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 noodles, dumplings, crab seafood salad, potatoes, various items in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23155410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on cooks line 1 dead under three compartment sink Approximately 10 dead on sticky trap upstairs Approximately 50 dead in sticky traps in upstairs storage /room 1 dead under prep sink 1 dead under dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: 2 dead roaches back restroom storage area 1 dead roaches in the light shield on the cook line. 1 dead roach up stairs storage 3 dead roaches by ac unit upstairs 1 dead flying insect up stairs storage 1 dead fly on ice cream cooler in buffet 2 dead flies on floor in dining room Manager removed and cleaned floors Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23155408

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink about reach in cooler n cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 23155404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee chicken and soup stored Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Sports drink and 12 count in walk-in cooler Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23155405

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in walk in cooler Gasket torn on walk in cooler door Ice build up around walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23155412

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Various buckets of food in walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Eggs on the floor in walk-in cooler outside Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 23155402

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

43-01-4

Detail 23155399

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Upstairs freezer , equipment, located with bed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23155406

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment door handles on cooks line Walk in cooler door handle Walk in cooler racks Gaskets of reach in cooler and walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 9Basic: 15Total: 32

22-41-4

Detail 23153289

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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm, had employee change sanitizer bucket re tested 0ppm Advised employee to set three compartment sink chlorine 100ppm Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23153264

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen 3 flies in back prep area of kitchen Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23153282

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over sauce in walk in cooler Raw pork over carrots Raw shell eggs over crab Rangoon Raw shell eggs over cooked rice at hibachi station - employee corrected Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23153281

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by walk in cooler door Warning

08B-01-4

Detail 23153288

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At hibachi grill station Warning

01B-14-4

Detail 23153284

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 broken egg at hibachi station Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23153272

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding 49, ham 47, cooked corn 47, cut cabbage 57, cut melon 53 , crab salad 47, raw fish 47 , items moved to secondary walk in cooler Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23153274

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet egg roll 122 placed to reheat Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 23153287

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23153271

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23153262

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/ Yan Qin Yang serve safe expired 9/7/23 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23153273

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine servers station Cutting board kitchen Can opener Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23153269

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dani bucket in hand wash sink next the three compartment sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23153260

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired more than 60 days Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23153267

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice - emailed operator written procedures Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 23153278

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator placed on glass. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23153268

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 noodles, dumplings, crab seafood salad, potatoes, various items in walk in cooler Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23153259

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on cooks line 1 dead under three compartment sink Approximately 10 dead on sticky trap upstairs Approximately 50 dead in sticky traps in upstairs storage /room 1 dead under prep sink 1 dead under dish machine Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23153277

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink about reach in cooler n cooks line Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23153285

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee chicken and soup stored Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23153263

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups servers station Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23153270

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in walk in cooler Gasket torn on walk in cooler door Ice build up around walk in freezer Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23153286

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23153266

Basic - Food stored on floor. Various buckets of food in walk-in cooler Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23153275

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

38-07-4

Detail 23153276

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning

43-01-4

Detail 23153261

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Upstairs freezer , equipment, located with bed Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23153280

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment door handles on cooks line Walk in cooler door handle Walk in cooler racks Gaskets of reach in cooler and walk in cooler Warning

25-32-4

Detail 23153265

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk container cut in half and used as scoop. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23153283

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Floor in back storage by restrooms Warning

33-34-4

Detail 23153290

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Upstairs storage unit used equipment Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23153279

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw swai thawing at room temperature. Employee moved to fridge Crab meat thawing in standing water Warning

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 22725456

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink station across from the walk-in cooler. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22725457

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink station next to the stairs. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22725455

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22456924

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air fresher next to spoons in dry storage. And on stairs near next to bucket of soy sauce. Chemicals were removed to the proper storage area. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22456925

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Server station on the right as soon as you walk in to the establishment. Operator started the process of cleaning ice machine with sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 22456926

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage back pass restrooms.

36-17-5

Detail 22456928

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By Dish machine

25-05-4

Detail 22456927

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in dry storage. Operator removed items from the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22456929

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