No 1 China Buffet in Tampa
Last inspected:
8857 N Florida Ave #6-152 Northgate, Tampa, FL 33604No. 1 China Buffet in Tampa has accumulated 728 violations across 49 inspections since 2016, averaging 14.9 per visit. The restaurant was shut down three times for roach activity. In July 2025, inspectors documented 25 violations in a single visit, followed by an admin complaint recommendation the next day. The facility has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $2,800 in fines, with recurring violations in employee health policies, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces.
Most recent closure: November 3, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
No 1 China Buffet in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
14.9
violations / inspection
14.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
No 1 China Buffet in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (3)
No 1 China Buffet in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $2,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022055130 | $400.00 | Nov 3, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2018017345 | — | Mar 20, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 3--2017029150 | — | Jun 14, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2016053604 | — | Oct 11, 2016 | Tampa | |
| 3--2016009353 | $800.00 | Feb 16, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015044561 | $800.00 | Jun 30, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015020431 | $800.00 | Apr 6, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
No 1 China Buffet in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (49)
— 5 inspections57 violations · 37 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections50 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections48 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 16 inspections128 violations · 98 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections55 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (15 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 3 inspections48 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (15 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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No 1 China Buffet in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was No 1 China Buffet in Tampa last inspected?
- No 1 China Buffet in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was No 1 China Buffet in Tampa last shut down?
- No 1 China Buffet in Tampa was last shut down on November 3, 2022 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 No 1 China Buffet in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at No 1 China Buffet in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has No 1 China Buffet in Tampa had?
- No 1 China Buffet in Tampa has had 49 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of No 1 China Buffet in Tampa find?
- No 1 China Buffet in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 17 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has No 1 China Buffet in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, No 1 China Buffet in Tampa has been emergency-closed 3 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 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has No 1 China Buffet in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, No 1 China Buffet in Tampa has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,800.00 in fines.
- How much has No 1 China Buffet in Tampa been fined?
- No 1 China Buffet in Tampa has been fined a total of $2,800.00 across 7 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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