China Buffet in Hialeah
Last inspected:
18690 Nw 67 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33015China Buffet in Hialeah has accumulated 619 violations across 53 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.7 per visit. The facility was shut down six times for rodent and roach activity. In July 2025, inspectors issued an emergency order and returned on three consecutive days, citing non-compliance on July 8 and 9 before achieving compliance on July 10. The restaurant has faced 9 disciplinary actions totaling $8,740 in fines, with the largest single penalty of $3,000. Top recurring violations include consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, and proper ventilation issues.
Most recent closure: July 7, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Buffet in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
11.8
violations / inspection
11.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
6
emergency closures
6 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
China Buffet in Hialeah: Emergency Closure History (6)
China Buffet in Hialeah: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (9)
Total fines on record: $8,740.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025051477 | $400.00 | Jul 7, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2022019174 | $800.00 | Mar 14, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2021001233 | $400.00 | Jan 6, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2018049887 | $800.00 | Sep 19, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2018046127 | $800.00 | Aug 30, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2017042260 | $800.00 | Aug 25, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2017033561 | $840.00 | May 30, 2017 | District 14 | |
| 1--2016032289 | $3,000.00 | Jul 6, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015041550 | $900.00 | Sep 3, 2015 | Jacksonville |
China Buffet in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (55)
— 2 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections37 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections60 violations · 42 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
— 6 inspections41 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 10 inspections81 violations · 48 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections45 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
China Buffet in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is China Buffet in Hialeah under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between July 7, 2025 and July 10, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was China Buffet in Hialeah last inspected?
- China Buffet in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was China Buffet in Hialeah last shut down?
- China Buffet in Hialeah was last shut down on July 7, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at China Buffet in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Buffet in Hialeah are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has China Buffet in Hialeah had?
- China Buffet in Hialeah has had 55 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Buffet in Hialeah find?
- China Buffet in Hialeah was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has China Buffet in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- Yes, China Buffet in Hialeah has been emergency-closed 6 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has China Buffet in Hialeah faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, China Buffet in Hialeah has 9 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $8,740.00 in fines.
- How much has China Buffet in Hialeah been fined?
- China Buffet in Hialeah has been fined a total of $8,740.00 across 9 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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