Bug Buffet: 40 Violations and 2-Day Closure at China Buffet

China Buffet & Grill in Deerfield Beach; image by Google
China Buffet & Grill in Deerfield Beach; image by Google

China Buffet & Grill was hit with 40 violations on a complaint inspection and closed for two days in a row after inspectors found live roaches along with dented/rusted cans.

Dented/rusted cans present, cheddar cheese sauce, baby corn, oyster flavor sauce.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found, 2 under hand washing sink in by cookline, 5 on floor under cookline, 1 under dry storage bins next to cookline, 3 under dishwashing machine, 2 on wall next to dry storage bins by cookline.

A follow-up inspection showed 11 violations with 3 high priority and kept the place closed. It reopened the following day with 5 minor violations.
That’s by far the worst of the week. There were some other notable bad inspections. Altanour Mediterranean and Flakowitz, both on Federal Highway in East Boca, each had 17 violations with 6 high priority.
Others in the not-so-great category include:

  • Terra Fiamma in Delray Marketplace: 16 violations, 7 high priority’
  • TooJay’s on NW 19th (near Town Center): 15, 6
  • Hijinks Sports Grill: 14, 2
  • Community Table Pizza: 14, 2
  • Long Island Bagel (441 near Target): 13, 3

TW's Lounge on 441 in West Boca; image by Google
TW’s Lounge on 441 in West Boca; image by Google

On the good side of things, TW’s Lounge on the west side of 441 near the county line recorded a perfect routine inspection. The Cuban Cafe on NW 2nd in East Boca was also perfect, and “3 Natives” at 1200 Yamato had a perfect licensing inspection.
Fit Foodz Cafe was near perfect with one minor violation. The new Little Caesar’s (by the Sandalfoot Publix) had one violation in its licensing inspection. Original Pancake House on Glades had two minor violations.
Yard House in Mizner Park had 6 violations with 5 high priority.
Our full spreadsheet is below:
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