CHINA BUFFET

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of liquid cold medication on the shelf over the cook line preparation table. The medicine was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed only one faucet functioning at the time of the inspection and the working faucet is unable to reach all 3 compartments of the triple sink. The operator turned on the water to the second faucet so that water is available to all 3 sinks. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cut broccoli returned to the original shipping box instead of being placed into a cleaned and sanitized container. The food was placed into a clean container. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a large spider in a web on the shelf over the hand washing sink by the food preparation sink. Observed 5 large spiders on the ceiling over the cook line refrigerators. The operator cleaned the all away. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed drain line water leaking from the sinks of he dish washing area running out the back door and onto the ground. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food and debris buildup on the ingredients bins on the lower shelf of the table by the triple sink. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a box in the hand washing sink by the dish washing area and a chemical bucket in front of the sink inhibiting use of the sink. Also observed several stacked chemical buckets stacked in front of the hand washing sink by the food preparation sink which inhibit access to the sink for hand washing. Operator removed the box and relocated the chemical bucket Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training for Yan Lin Yan expired 2/1/2022 from Hospitality Resource Supply. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed an accumulation of flies on a fly strip hanging from the ceiling over the cook line and over the triple sink. Operator removed the strips and discarded them in the garbage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in the ingredients bins. The bowls were removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal food and drink on the refrigerated table by the doors to the kitchen that the operator indicated is for themselves. The items were removed to a location for employee/operator food. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease buildup on the floor under the fryers Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 cleavers stored in the gap between the refrigerated make table and the adjacent preparation table on the cook line. The knives were returned to the knife rack at the triple sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris buildup in the base of the can opener and on the shelves throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hand washing sink badly bent down and water not draining away at the hand washing sink by the food preparation sink. Warning

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed an old sauce can reused as a scoop in the ingredients bins. The can was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed old and worn foil lining the bottom shelves of preparation tables. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple cob webs on the walls around the water heater and other kitchen equipment. Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from under the sinks in the dish washing area and running along the floor and out the back door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the water to the faucet at the right side of the triple sink was shut off below the fixture since the faucet leaks when turned off. The operator turned the water back on. The leaking faucet needs to be repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning