CHINA BUFFET Health Score — Jacksonville, FL

6001 ARGYLE FOREST BVLD STE 32, Jacksonville, FL 32244

Inspections on file 2
High-risk violations 5
Inspected 8/5/2026
Jacksonville avg 86 / 100
D
54 / 100
Concerning

Multiple high-risk violations in the same category suggest a recurring issue, not an isolated incident.

Pest-related violations were noted — these can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection.

5 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 8 minor issues found

Inspected August 5, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 4% of restaurants in Jacksonville. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
5
Moderate
1
Minor
8

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination ×3
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented ×3
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

Inspection History

  • D
    August 5, 2026 Latest Complaint Partial

    5 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 8 minor issues found

    ClearScore: 54 / 100

    Complaint Partial Administrative complaint recommended

    High Risk

    • #3 Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
    • #8 Food protection, cross-contamination
    • #12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking

    Moderate

    • #14 Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

    Minor

    • #22 Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • #24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
    • #29 Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
    • #35 No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof
    • #36 Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

    10 violations total this inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

CHINA BUFFET's inspection on August 5, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 54/100 (Grade D) with 5 high-risk violations among the 14 total issues found.

CHINA BUFFET's inspection on August 5, 2026 uncovered 5 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 14 violations is detailed above.

CHINA BUFFET was last inspected on August 5, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

ClearCraves has identified recurring violations at CHINA BUFFET — issues that appeared in more than one consecutive inspection. Recurring violations suggest a systemic problem rather than an isolated incident, and are a meaningful signal when assessing food safety. The current Grade D (ClearScore 54/100) reflects the most recent inspection on August 5, 2026.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, CHINA BUFFET is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of CHINA BUFFET's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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