Asian Fusion Buffet
117 Harbor Village Ln, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916842
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 complaint inspection4 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic-36
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 9), 3 basic; 5 also cited at the Oct 6 complaint inspection and counted there-9
- Administrative complaint on Oct 6, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score35
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 5 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 9, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Still closed
The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 live roach with plates near buffet table. 4 live roaches on cook line.
More time given
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
More time given
Basic3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roach at buffet table 1 dead roach on floor on cook line 1 dead roach on 3 compartment sink Manager removed roach and sanitized area.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
More time given
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Cooked corn 48°F sitting high up in reach in cooler, manager placed down in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Cooked Chicken wings 112°F on buffet table, manager voluntarily discarded.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live fly near buffet table. Removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
5 live roaches above 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting boards.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Rice spoon in standing water temped 120°F, manager changed water temped 160°F.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
2 dead roaches above 3 compartment sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Cove molding broken throughout kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Wall in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Earlier inspections 1
F44Complaint inspection10 violations, 4 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
1 fly near buffet bar, removed and sanitized.
Administrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
5 live roaches above 3 compartment sink.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at dish machine.
More time given
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
2 dead roaches above 3 compartment sink.
Administrative complaint
- First visitOct 6, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw chicken over raw salmon on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
1 live fly on prep table in kitchen.
Administrative complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 live roach on wall under dish machine.
Administrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Employee liquid IV packets on reach in cooler on cooksline.
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting boards in kitchen.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Handwash sink on cooksline.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Handwash sink on cooksline.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at dish machine.
Repeat violation
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink on reach in cooler on cooksline.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
5 dead roaches under table at ice cream reach in freezers. 1 dead roach in cabinet under rice cooker on buffet line. 50 dead roaches under buffet table on cook line side. 1 dead roach on floor next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen. 1 dead roaches under under prep table in kitchen. Operator started cleaning at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.