Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne
Last inspected:
3160 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne has accumulated 377 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 per visit. The facility faced four disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. A 2016 fire safety inspection cited the use of a small fryer in the sushi area with no hood suppression system. The restaurant's most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting, with repeated high-priority violations documented through 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
10.8
violations / inspection
10.8 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022002832 | $400.00 | Oct 26, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2020007667 | $200.00 | Jan 24, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017045561 | $400.00 | Aug 3, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017018506 | $400.00 | Mar 7, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.For reporting purposes only./ small fryer in the sushi area/ operator states AHJ approved ask him to have AHJ leave note small fryer ok
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.
Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 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
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections40 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (15 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· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections36 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections59 violations · 42 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne last inspected?
- Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne had?
- Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne find?
- Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne was most recently inspected on October 29, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne ever been shut down?
- No, Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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 Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne been fined?
- Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Crystal Chinese Buffet in West Melbourne operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Crystal Buffet (2016).
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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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