Sign in to watch restaurants and track them on your watchlist.
Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? → Need help reading this? Newest inspection first. Red dots matter most.
The score is the shortcut, but the inspection timeline is the proof. Start with the newest visit, then scan for repeat critical or major findings.
CHINA BUFFET in MACCLENNY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 28 minor.
Start with the newest inspection
Use the score as a shortcut, then verify the latest DBPR record and nearby options.
What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 1, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 8 minor.
DBPR source + data confidenceWhat’s powering this page
InspectFL turns public DBPR records into a scan-friendly timeline. Use the official DBPR link when you want to verify the newest inspection at the source. InspectFL reorganizes public DBPR inspection records into a page you can actually scan. When exact inspector notes are available, they appear inline. Otherwise, the page falls back to violation categories plus the official DBPR record.
- •Inspector notes appear inline when available.
- •The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero inspector notes.
Open the place or verify the recordSee the place, then share or verify
What do locals think?
Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then add what you actually saw.
Would you eat here?
CHINA BUFFET has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
This is where the context matters most — some people will still eat there, others will want cleaner inspections first.
One vote per device. Results update after you vote.
*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top of speed rack, large metal mixing bowl not inverted or covered for protection. Operator inverted.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. Ice build up on shelf of walk in freezer under compressor.
- [10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk salt/sugar container scoop handle in contact with product. Operator removed from comtainer.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris build up on top of cook line oven and grease/debris build up on exhaust vent of fryers. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line with mold like substance on door gasket corners. Waitstation soda dispenser has mold like substance build up on front plate behind nozzles.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, uncovered tray of rangoons.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt container with no product labeling. Operator labeled.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the two door reach in cooler, raw chicken over ready to eat egg rolls. In the cook line flip top reach in cooler, raw shrimp over washed ready to eat produce. Operator rearranged storage levels.
Own or manage a business?
FairScore is a separate free beta for business owners who want a fairer way to understand online reviewer behavior.
FairScore does not change InspectFL scores, inspection data, rankings, or coverage.
More places worth comparing
If you're deciding where to eat next, compare this page with similar spots nearby instead of relying on one score in isolation.
Similar Chinese in MACCLENNY
Use these as a same-category comparison set so you can judge this score against nearby alternatives, not in isolation.
Other options in MACCLENNY
If you're just looking for a better place nearby, start here and compare the current scores before you decide where to go next.
SAMOA KING POT BBQ
457 W MACCLENNY AVE, MACCLENNY
BBQSWEET MAE'S
13407 STATE RD 121 N, MACCLENNY
Dessert/Ice CreamMUGSHOTS COFFEE AND DRINKS
364 W MACCLENNY AVE, MACCLENNY
Café/BreakfastC'UNTRY BOYZ COOKIN
620 E MACCLENNY AVE, MACCLENNY
SHRIMP HAPPENS
457 W MACCLENNY AVE, MACCLENNY
Seafood
Join the discussion
Seen this place in person? Share what stood out — cleanliness, food handling, service, or whether the inspection record matches the real experience.
Add your take in under a minute
Sign in once, then comment, reply, and save restaurants to your watchlist.
Enter the 6-digit code sent to
Helpful comments beat hot takes.
Loading comments…
No comments yet — be the first person to add useful context.