CHINA BUFFET

Name: CHINA BUFFET
Address: 1032 SW 67 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33144, US
Rating: 63.6

1032 SW 67 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33144

License #2328034

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63.6 Grade F / 100

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CHINA BUFFET in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 40 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 29 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler at kitchen entrance.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream in chest freezer with no lid.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cook line.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line, prep area and ware wash area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in hibachi area.

Warning Issued
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed trays wet nesting on dry dish rack. Operator removed them to be properly air dried.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler at kitchen entrance.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in next to kitchen entrance: raw shrimp over cooked pork. Operator corrected during inspection.
[29-45-4] Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed in ware wash.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream in chest freezer with no lid.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line: cut cantaloupe (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Melon was removed for rapid chill.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink to left of cook line removed.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag on dry food rack next to walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside of establishment and begin handling equipment in ware wash area without hand wash. Inspector coached employee and manager on proper handwashing techniques. Employee washed hands properly.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers.

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