HUANG'S CHINA BUFFET

Name: HUANG'S CHINA BUFFET
Address: 3800 W 18 AVE 100, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 13.2

3800 W 18 AVE 100, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2332411

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

13.2 Grade F / 100

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September 22, 2026 · 24 findings · 4 critical

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HUANG'S CHINA BUFFET in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 13.2 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 September 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 60 total violations — 12 critical, 14 major, 34 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) at hibachi station, as per operator less than 35 minutes. Operator add ice for rapid cooling.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tomato sauce, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at kitchen area, operator dated.
[11-26-1] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen area. Operator stored properly. Observed milk gallon stored on walk in cooler floor.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on standing unit next to fryers at kitchen area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (128F - Hot Holding) at buffet line, as per operator less than 35 minutes, operator discarded.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cooked rice container, operator removed.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
[06-08-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed fish fillets in standing water inside compartment by cook line. Operator tuned on water.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at cook line. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at habashi station. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on slicer and a speaker next to slicer across wok line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris slicer . Observed flour stored on soiled containers next to fryer at kitchen area. Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked mussels (frozen) on preparation table at kitchen area, operator moved to walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above crab salad on shelves at walk in cooler.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on bottom of cooked crispy chicken containers at walk in cooler, operator removed.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with grease can opener holder. Observed soiled gaskets with black mold like substance at habashi station.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on preparation table at kitchen area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler , also observed throughout kitchen area.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside reach in cooler at habashi station.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food cases not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.
[16-16-4] Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Operator set up correctly.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crispy chicken,cooked shrimp,pasta salad,cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked.
[11-26-1] 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 form to operator.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on walk in cooler/freezer.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked white rice, employee removed during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on shelves above food preparation at kitchen area.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in standing unit at the left side of wok line.
[21-04-4] Still observed. Operator removed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training expired on 09/18/2025.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented peaches can on shelves at kitchen area, employee segregated.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice not time marked at kitchen area, operator discarded during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on shelves above food preparation at kitchen area.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on walk in cooler/freezer.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) in standing water inside 3 compartment sink, employee turned on water for a proper method.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +100ppm); employee add water to diluted solution.Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
[11-26-1] 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 form to operator.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several food cases stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
[03F-02-5] 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. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice not time marked at kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training expired on 09/18/2025.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked white rice, employee removed during inspection.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed during inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crispy chicken,cooked shrimp,pasta salad,cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding) at buffet line, as per operator less than 3 hours, operator changed.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in pasta salad container on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee removed during inspection.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in standing unit at the left side of wok line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed across wok line, employee provided during inspection.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole wall at dishwashing area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at sushi station, employee removed during inspection.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.