FAFA INC CHINA BUFFET

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed chemical spray box of medication on shelf at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on wooden shelf at dry storage area over chest freezer. Observed roach 2 live roaches on top of dishwasher machine. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by roach droppings found. Observed 5 roach droppings on wooden shelf at dry storage area. Observed one roach egg case on wooden shelf at dry storage area. Observed 8 roach droppings on top dishwasher machine. Observed operator wipe areas with cleaning cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed worker clear soiled dishes to dishwasher area and then pick up pan of cooked chicken and bring out to buffet without washing hands hands between tasks. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles at wait staff stations stored next and over single serve items. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed establishment has no test kits for chlorine or quarantine chemical sanitation. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan with personal belongings of purse and phone in hand wash sink at end of cooks line. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared chicken, prepared beef, dumplings, cooked noodles and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer all Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Warning

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. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at wait staff station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance of outside of ice chute on soda machine. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle container used as scoop in rice. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf at cook over food preparation area. Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking from bottles at cooks line. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at prep area. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoops in contact with food in bins for flour and msg. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed 2 door reach-in cooler at end of cooks line has exposed insulation on inside of doors. Repeat from last inspection 5-7-26 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Observed establishment has purchased scallop shells they used to serve seafood stuffing and cream bake in, the shells are reused for service. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink at end of cooks line does not have running water and faucets are nonfunctional. Staff is using hand wash sink at front of kitchen by dishwasher area. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches near the reach in freezer near the ice machine. The operator exterminated and removed the roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed 2 live roaches at wood shelf in dry storage area above reach-in freezer. Observed 2 live roaches at dishwasher machine. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine and quaternary test strips saturated with water and no longer usable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: No chemical test kit available for chlorine dishwasher machine or quaternary 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was unable to locate the time as public health control application form. The operator was emailed a form. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: No written Time control sheet at time of inspection. Time Extended

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. Observed employee food handler training expired 5/18/2025. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed Food Handler Training: for some staff still expired. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute for the soda machine soiled with a black mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed mold-like substance still present on old side of ice chute on soda machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed inside of dishwasher machine has buildup on inside of doors. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee scoop ice using a cup with no handle. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed no handle plastic container used as scoop in rice. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between food prep tables on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed knife stored between table at time of inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for msg and flour not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoops. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed the scoop handle used for msg and flour not stored above the food product. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on the interior of the 2-door stand up cooler at the end of the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Observed exposed insulation on the interior of the 2-door stand up cooler at the end of the cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. The operator removed the canister of pest spray. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partially frozen raw salmon stored over partially frozen cooked krab meat in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the raw salmon. Observed raw chicken stored over puffed pastries in the 2-door stand up cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed partially frozen chicken stored over partially frozen beef in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches near the reach in freezer near the ice machine. The operator exterminated and removed the roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Observed no time marking for sushi rolls held under time as public health control. The operator placed time marking stickers near the sushi station. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside of the handwashing sink at the server station.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine and quaternary test strips saturated with water and no longer usable.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the kitchen exit door. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was unable to locate the time as public health control application form. The operator was emailed a form. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed employee food handler training expired 5/18/2025.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut off at the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen. Observed maximum temperature of 82F.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute for the soda machine soiled with a black mold-like substance.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an employee scoop ice using a cup with no handle.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in freezer and walk in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in a plastic container used to store styrofoam to go containers. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor in the back of dry storage. Observed 2 dead roaches behind the reach in freezer near the ice machine. The operator removed the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed unwashed watermelon stored unprotected in the hallway leading to the rear exit. The operator properly stored the watermelon. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Observed spoons and forks stored with the food contact surface up on the buffet line. The operator properly stored the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between food prep tables on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for msg and flour not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoops. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles stored in contact with raw chicken on the cook line. The operator removed the tongs from the container of raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoop stored in 73F standing water on the buffet line. The operator removed the scoops from the standing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on the interior of the 2-door stand up cooler at the end of the cook line.

Basic - Kitchen exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Soda dispensing nozzles not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed the nozzles at the soda machine in the server station soiled with a mold-like substance.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed walk in freezer ambient temperature of 34F. Observed cooked chicken (31F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (31F - Cold Holding).

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 50 lb bag rice with live bugs inside and 40 lb tempura flour with bugs inside. Both items sitting on shelf and product in use. Rice 1/4th used, flour 3/4th used. Observed operator throwing away both products into trash Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw Salmon stored in reach in cooler over unwashed avocados. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken thighs over raw phyllo dough and raw cut redskin potatoes. Observed operator removing chicken and storing with other raw chicken. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 50 lb bag rice with live bugs inside and 40 lb tempura flour with bugs inside. Both items sitting on shelf and product in use. Rice 1/4th used, flour 3/4th used. Observed operator throwing away both products into trash. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained through Out of Office kitchen Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to chest reach in freezer near wok station. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed several blue containers with out English labeling Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink next to dish area. Observed operator turning hot water on. Explained it must stay on at all times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint Togo container inside bag of flour. Observed operator removing container and throwing away. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple reach in cooler door handles with build up of food debris behind them throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 50 lb bag rice with live bugs inside and 40 lb tempura flour with bugs inside. Both items sitting on shelf and product in use. Rice 1/4th used, flour 3/4th used. Observed operator throwing away both products into trash Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches total in dining area. 2 dead on floor next to ice cream machine. 1 dead underneath buffet line in storage compartment. Observed operator sweeping, and sanitizing area. No sighs of dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler, floor soiled underneath shelving. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on a table in the dining room, a rack of silverware stored handles down, making them not protected for rolling into napkins for public use. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items of prepped foods in walk in cooler and reach in coolers not wrapped or protected. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice without identifying label on it as to what kind of rice. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection. Time Extended.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed 1 dead roach during call back inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 11 dead roaches in dining room. Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen during call back inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen. Observed operator removing them, cleaning and sanitizing area. Observed 1 live roach in dining room. Observed operator killing it, cleaning, and sanitizing area.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen under hand sink on a can of paint. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed back door not self closing during callback inspection . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed rear door torn during call back inspection Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed microwave door handle with food debris build up during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed 1 dead roach during call back inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 11 dead roaches in dining room. Observed 5 dead roaches in kitchen during call back inspection. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed tongs on handle of fryer during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed soiled faucets at hand sinks and walk in cooler gasket soiled during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed 1 live roach in kitchen under hand sink on a can of paint. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk in cooler floor with debris on it during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed water leak at back hand sink during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed wet mop in use during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended

• From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed no handled scoops in place during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed microwave door handle with food debris build up during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed 1 dead roach during call back inspection. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed tongs on handle of fryer during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed soiled faucets at hand sinks and walk in cooler gasket soiled during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dumpster lid open during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk in cooler floor with debris on it during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed water leak at back hand sink during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed wet mop in use during call back inspection - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dish machine not set up during call back inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed no handled scoops in place during call back inspection

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed microwave door handle with food debris build up during call back inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 25-30 dead roaches in dining room during call back inspection Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed tongs on handle of fryer during call back inspection

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed soiled faucets at hand sinks and walk in cooler gasket soiled during call back inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed dumpster lid open during call back inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door not protected during call back inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door with torn screen during call back inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed walk in cooler floor with debris on it during call back inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed water leak at back hand sink during call back inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed wet mop in use during call back inspection

• From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the chicken was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the chicken. 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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after being ran three times. Warning

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment near the ice machine. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sushi ginger in the walk in cooler. Warning

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

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches next to the refrigerator in the kitchen. Observed 7 live roaches in a box containing to go boxes in the dry storage area. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the chicken was prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles at the soda machine soiled with a slime-like substance. The operator removed the nozzles for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a tray of mussels thawing in the hand sink near the front entrance. The operator moved the mussels to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the hand sink at the wait station. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the hand sink near the rear exit. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink near the ice machine. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at the soda machine. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods throughout the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the microwave door handle. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 60 dead roaches throughout the kitchen and underneath the buffet line. 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 an employee backpack stored with clean dishware in the warewashing area. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash on the ground outside of the dumpster. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handles between uses. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop used for rice on the buffet line stored in 76F standing water. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand sink faucet handles soiled with a slime-like substance in the wait station. Observed soiled door gaskets at the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Warning

Basic - Rear exit screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mussels thawing in standing water in the hand sink near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator placed the mussels in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink near the rear exit. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside of the rear exit. Repeat Violation Warning

Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 70 plus dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed 50 + dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven. Some have been removed but not completed during call back inspection. EOS no vacate per Brenden Doherty at 9:16AM. EONO (Emergency Order Callback Not Complied) . Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink by back door, not hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink across from fryer being used as a dump sink and three dead roaches inside it. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple door handles on equipment with build up of residue on them Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks and stains. No longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 70 plus dead roaches trapped in fryer oil under fryer and oven. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of dishes stored on drying rack in dish area Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in screen door at back door in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive amounts of grease and dead roaches under fryer and oven in kitchen Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food items in walk in cooler stored with out covering. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed employee putting a cutting board standing up on floor in between prep able and storage rack after cutting vegetables, then putting back on prep table to use for chicken. Made employee washing, rinse and sanitize cutting board before using. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop heads sitting on floor wet, not hung up or inverted to dry properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag stored in stand up reach in freezer by make table with some kind of wraps with leaves on it. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed dead crickets under dish washing machine. Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach underneath hand washing sink by deep freezer in kitchen. Observed another live roach in dry storage. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.observed 6-8 dented cans on dry storage shelf. Issued Stop sale. Repeat Violation 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. Spoke with operator and e mailed information. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Prat hand washing sink at mop sink. 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. Spoke with operator and e mailed information. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place, e mailed information to operator. Corrective Action Taken 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 multiple food items, egg rolls, won tons, crab ragoons, stored in walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed fly strips located in dish area, next to prep table, and over dry storage full with trapped dead flys. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3-4 dead roaches underneath hand washing sink by deep freezer in kitchen. Also underneath prep table next to reach in prep cooler, under dish three compartment sink, and throughout kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint working on prep. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Multiple fly strips located in prep area and dish area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food bucket containers with sauces and corn on the cob stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth not air-dried in a manner to prevent contamination of food equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles. Observed towels hanging over can goods to dry. Warning

Basic - Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a washer and dryer. Observed several buckets in dish washing area with water and soaking cloths in them. 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. Observed 0ppm on test strip at dish machine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken at chest reach in Freezer. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken at chest reach in freezer. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over wontons at make table. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed whole oranges at walk in cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked chicken at reach in cooler. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at walk-in freezer. Admin Complaint

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. Observed multiple food items at buffet station. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Admin Complaint

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 operator. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Admin Complaint

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. Emailed operator. Admin Complaint

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 chopped chicken not date marked in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at all kitchen hand wash sink. Operator turned on the hot water side. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

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

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flies on sticky tape hanging above prep area table. Admin Complaint

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen, Admin Complaint

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed at least 200 plus dead roaches between cookline and ware washing area soaking in grease. Admin Complaint

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at oven handle. Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken lid at ice machine. Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at walk in freezer. Admin Complaint

Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal product. Observed prep station area not being sanitized after food prep on chicken. Spoke with employee and noted in comment section. Admin Complaint

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed torn screen at exterior kitchen door. Admin Complaint

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. Admin Complaint

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 set up 3 compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed operator go from raw products raw chicken to ready to produce. Operator refused to wash hands. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing as a dump sink. Warning

Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. The cook could not answer basic questions pertaining to temperatures to control food safety. 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 in reach-in cooler not date marked. Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 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 and keys above prep table. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Warning

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

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut scallion in open container not cover on buffet line Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground pork over shrimp in walkin freezer Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over vegetables in walkin cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs held at room temperature . Eggs returned to reachin cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Watermelon cut 50°F and Sushi 67°F on buffet line. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops 130°F on buffet line, scallops voluntarily replaced Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by Dishmachine Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by garbage can Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and rice bin. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor under handsink Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching in seasoning bin Corrected On-Site Warning

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

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

Basic - Stored food not covered in walkin cooler Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen duck in buckets of water defrosting on floor. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Reachin cooler leaking onto pan across from cookline Warning

Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Plywood shelf next to cookline not sealed . Warning