CHINA BUFFET

dba GOODBUFFET LLC

About this restaurant

China Buffet is a seating restaurant with 192 seats located at 18690 NW 67 Ave in Hialeah. The establishment operates as an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet featuring options including hibachi and sushi, and offers both dine-in and takeout service. According to available information, lunch pricing is advertised at $10.99, and the restaurant accepts reservations and provides free off-street parking.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
18690 NW 67 AVE
HIALEAH, FL 33015
Phone
305.622.3188
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Jackson (code 32)
Seating
192 seats

License

License Number
SEA2328689
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2026
Date Result Expand
May 1, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V14 ×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
I · V36 ×3
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13685609 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Apr 30, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×4
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
I · V35 ×2
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36 ×5
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13685290 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Dec 8, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 13454484 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 10, 2025
Callback
Emergency Order Callback Complied

Violations Found

H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Class: Food Visit ID: 13456542 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 9, 2025
Callback
Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Violations Found

H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V38
Waste properly disposed
Improper waste disposal or recycling
Class: Food Visit ID: 13455289 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 8, 2025
Callback
Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
I · V35 ×2
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36 ×4
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V38
Waste properly disposed
Improper waste disposal or recycling
Class: Food Visit ID: 13454075 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 7, 2025
Emergency order recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14 ×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V32
Proper sanitizing
Improper sanitizing solution or procedures
I · V35 ×2
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36 ×4
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V38
Waste properly disposed
Improper waste disposal or recycling
I · V42
Equipment condition
Equipment in poor repair or condition
Class: Food Visit ID: 10908131 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food