Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port
Last inspected:
4411 Aidan Ln, North Port, FL 34287FAFA Inc China Buffet in North Port has accumulated 542 violations across 43 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.6 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. In April 2024, inspectors issued an emergency order and returned for five consecutive days finding continued non-compliance, with the rear exit door repeatedly locked with a sliding bolt during callbacks. Fire safety violations include a locked rear exit door cited multiple times in 2024 and spliced electrical wires documented under the prior operator L&D China Buffet in 2020. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,120 in fines.
Most recent closure: April 3, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
13.1
violations / inspection
13.1 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port: Emergency Closure History (2)
Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,120.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024020996 | — | Apr 3, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2023065526 | $800.00 | Nov 15, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023017611 | $120.00 | Feb 27, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019061479 | $200.00 | Oct 31, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 5 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Time extended
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed rear exit door locked. Not open for business at time of call back inspection.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Rear exit door locked with a sliding bolt lock. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Extension cord near cook line was spliced together at three different areas. - From follow-up inspection 2020-02-05: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Extension cord near cook line was spliced together at three different areas.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port: Full Inspection History — DBPR (46)
— 3 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 9 inspections72 violations · 39 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 7 inspections35 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections45 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections46 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port last inspected?
- Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Emergency order recommended.
- When was Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port last shut down?
- Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port was last shut down on April 3, 2024 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 Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port had?
- Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port has had 46 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port find?
- Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 21 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency order recommended.
- Has Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port ever been shut down?
- Yes, Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,120.00 in fines.
- How much has Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port been fined?
- Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port has been fined a total of $1,120.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Fafa INC China Buffet in North Port operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: L&d China Buffet (2020-2020).
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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).
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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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