HUANG'S CHINA BUFFET

Name: HUANG'S CHINA BUFFET
Address: 3800 W 18 AVE 100, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 89.7

3800 W 18 AVE 100, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2332411

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89.7 Grade B / 100

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HUANG'S CHINA BUFFET in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 22, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 6 critical, 2 major, 16 minor.

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[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice cream buckets not protected with cover at the buffet line.
[14-69-4] Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the buffet line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled, exterior of stove an oven at habachi station.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.observed ceiling tiles and vents dusty and some ceiling tiles have water damage in sitting area and in the habachi station.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in front area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm).
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching cooked pork and cooked chicken. Operator placed utensils correctly.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the waiters station in front area and on prep tables in the kitchen.
[03B-15-5] Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken and broccoli (125F - Hot Holding) at the front line buffet. Operator discarded and replaced with newly cooked dish.
[53B-14-5] 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 one certificate expired for employee Gizelle expired.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees open container water bottle and thermos stored on prep table in kitchen.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.

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