Jingdu Japanese Buffet
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Jingdu Japanese Buffet has 20 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “bowl with no handle used to dispense flour” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
20
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented pineapple, bamboo strips and oyster sauce cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked octopus. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen entrance.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at sushi bar.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored over crushed peppers at dry storage. Operator moved employee bags to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at server station.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Scoop handle in contact with flour at dry storage. Operator moved the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Potatoes starch bag left open at dry storage.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage.
02D-01-5
37
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap after handling raw shrimp. Discussed operator proper handwashing procedures, employee washed hand with soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw ground beef stored over cooked shrimp. Operator removed raw ground beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over clean silverware's and napkins. Operator removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dishmachine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near dishmachine.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store raw chicken container. Operator removed chicken container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by kitchen entrance.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags with can sauce at dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container stored on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dishmachine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored flour not covered at dry storage.
08B-12-5
29
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish stored over chopped cabbages. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler; cooked chicken prepared and held onsite more than 24 hours no properly date marked. Per operator cooked chickens placed in walk in cooler the day before the inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl.
14-01-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour bag left open near by kitchen exit. Operator closed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink at sushi bar; frozen imitation crab thawing without running cold water. Operator placed imitation crab under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet line; cooked shrimp (112F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator items placed on buffet line for one hour. Operator reheated items; cooked shrimp (147F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (169F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mold like substance. Operator removed and cleaned the can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store cleaning items. Operator removed cleaning items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Multiple cutting board have cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Multiple wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor under dish machine.
36-10-4
47
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Two cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable at sushi bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Second reach in cooler by sushi bar entrance; fish roe (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator for more than 4 hours in reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Second reach in cooler by sushi bar entrance; fish roe (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator for more than 4 hours in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store sanitizing bucket solution. Operator removed,and placed it to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen by exit door. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Per operator raw beef prepared the day before no date marked. **Warning**
02C-08-5
Basic - Bowls with no handle used to dispense flour, rice and corn starch. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at kitchen entrance. Operator secured tanks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing in standing water at prep area in the kitchen. Operator removed calamari to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Two cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable at sushi bar. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at walk-in cooler. Operator removed and placed it in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
43
Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at sushi station blocked with food containers. Operator removed all containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Hand sink at sushi bar blocked. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on shelves inside walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed one spray bottle not labeled. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip present above prep table near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
35B-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snow crab blend sitting in warm water at three compartment sink. Operator moved food to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Thawing observed in standing water . **Time Extended**
06-01-5
58
Apr 22, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator changed out empty sanitizer container to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler prepared chicken, per operator was made yesterday at 2:00 PM prepared chicken (57 F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler prepared chicken, per operator was made yesterday at 2:00 PM prepared chicken (57 F - Cold Holding) Stop Sale issued. On cooks,line shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (45 F - Cold Holding), per operator food had been placed less than one hour prior to operator placed bags of ice on food to rapidly cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf in kitchen, 4 cans of pineapple chunks, 1 can Hoisin sauce, 1 can oyster sauce, 1 can coconut milk, 1 can sliced peaches, one can tomato ketchup all with severely dented rims **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at sushi station blocked with food containers. Operator removed all containers **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 8 cooks and 3 servers working with food and no certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No,paper towels at hand sink at sushi station. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has food time stamped but no written plan available. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 Time As Public Health Control **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on shelves inside walk in cooler **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prepared yesterday morning, per operator, not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath dish machine. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used as scoops in flour and inside ice machine. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five CO2 tanks in kitchen not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on window ledge in front dining room, one dead roach on top of Oyster sauce and approximately 20 dead roaches in small storage area on floor and behind reach in freezer. Operator cleaned up dead roaches during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating t prep table next to dish machine. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip present above prep table near mop sink. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snow crab blend sitting in warm water at three compartment sink. Operator moved food to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall below and behind dish machine has a mold like substance. **Warning**
36-27-5
17
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches around dishmachine and at wall behind dishmachine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line by sushi buffet; raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); Operator placed ice under containers; raw chicken (42F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (43F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Operator put under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored next to thawing fish container. Operator removed put in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle used to dispense flour and rice. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead behind oven at kitchen entrance. 12 dead under buffet closer to kitchen entrance. 3 dead next to reach-in cooler closer to oven at kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of clams stored on Walk in Freezer floor. Observed cooked chicken stored on floor of cook's line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood system and on floors behind dishwasher and equipment on cook's line. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Jan 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in and around dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Sushi bar 10 live roaches under rug, 3 with electrical box behind reach-in cooler; by sushi bar by the wall one live roach; around dishwasher area 6 roaches alive; kitchen by ice machine 2 roaches; by drain hot buffet 1 roach alive. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray in dry storage area. Soy sauce container stored on the floor next to chemical s under dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ready to eat wontons in walk-in cooler from day prior per operator no date mark. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at back of the kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in cooler raw chicken stored over lettuce. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in and around dish machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray in dry storage area. Soy sauce container stored on the floor next to chemical s under dishwasher. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ready to eat wontons in walk-in cooler from day prior per operator no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour and sugar containers have bowl with no handle as scoop. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. There are damaged tiles. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Celling tiles have mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks at prep area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor dirty, some cardboards on the floor. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Chicken containers have mold- like substance on handler. **Warning**
22-09-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall by the back of the dishwasher machine soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at back of the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 4, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of pineapple chunks dented. Educated operator on going through cans. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat Krab in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on wall in dishwash area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in hand wash sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish not identified as raw with consumer advisory. Educated operator on consumer advisory designation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in women's accessible bathroom stall. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on having tanks secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in sushi reach-in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Side wait station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
23
Nov 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On storage shelf in kitchen, one can of Hosin sauce and one can of pineapple chunks with severely dented rims.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator had thawed calamari (83 F - Cold Holding) in three compartment sink. Per operator calamari had just finished thawing 30 minutes prior. Operator moved to walk in cooler to rapidly chill in ice bath.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as knife sharpening station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw sushi/sashimi items. Operator began designating raw items on menu during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At large hand washing sink in back prep area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used as scoops in flour and sugar bins. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 unsecured small CO2 tanks in kitchen near entry door.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Across from wok station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawed in standing water, per operator had only been thawed 30 minutes prior. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
37
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with ginger in walk in cooler. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
14-31-5
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw pork’s stored over broth. Operator placed broth on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Observed: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sinks in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Basic - Observed: Observed shelves in dishwash area with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-33-4
Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-11-4
Basic - Observed: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning** Priority: Basic
12B-12-5
Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-47-4
Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning** Priority: Basic
12B-13-4
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-16-4
Basic - Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic jug reused as scoop. Operator discarded of jug. **Corrected-On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-32-4
Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins. **Warning** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
22
Apr 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over a box of mushrooms in cooler behind sushi bar. Operator moved salmon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (112 F - Hot Holding). Per operator it has been for 30 minutes. Operator reheated to 171 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of frozen beef stored on floor in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind ice machine had a buildup of debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
67
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two eggs cracked / broken shells
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (48 F - Cold Holding) at hibachi station. Per operator item has only been out 30 minutes. He immediately put ice on chicken. Repeat 2/26/2022 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon stored over cut onions at hibachi station Raw beef stored over lo mein pasta in prep cooler. Operator moved salmon and beef to bottom shelf in both refrigerators. Repeat 2/26/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on walls of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour bin. Operator removed.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer Repeat 2/26/2022. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bowl used to dispense ice out of machine, sitting inside ice machine. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin not labeled.
02D-01-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jingdu Japanese Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jingdu Japanese Buffet on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jingdu Japanese Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “bowl with no handle used to dispense flour” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Jingdu Japanese Buffet.
How does Jingdu Japanese Buffet compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Jingdu Japanese Buffet most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Jingdu Japanese Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jingdu Japanese Buffet have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jingdu Japanese Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Jingdu Japanese Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jingdu Japanese Buffet is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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