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BUFFALO CHIPS REST

With 7 documented inspections, BUFFALO CHIPS REST in BONITA SPG has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 7 reports on file

26620 OLD US 41

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/20/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13578116

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle submerged in bread crumbs. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of pickles observed on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Luis S expired 11/7/24, and Smith S expired 11/7/24.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles containing unknown substance by triple sink.

7/25/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10882659

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on the interior deflector.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two bags containing employee food were stored with food for sale to the public in the back walk-in cooler. Employee food should be stored segregated and clearly marked and below and away from food for sale to the public.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of whole onions and a tub containing wrapped buns was stored on the floor in dry storage.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall., broken pink tiles, damaged plaster and missing cove base in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: soda gun holster at the bar had encrusted build-up on the inside of the black rubber boot. Educated bartender about increasing the frequency of cleaning this item.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use salad dressing containers are being re-used to store wing sauce. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of yellow liquid and squeeze bottle of red liquid unlabeled at the kitchen 3-compartment sink. Employee labeled the bottles for bleach and quaternary. Corrected On-Site

2/12/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10776220

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on salad make table. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing wall tiles in several areas and damaged plaster in multiple areas.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Metal ceiling in dry storage is soiled.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles for storage of barbeque sauce Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ribs were stored above portioned sauces in the walk-cooler. Employee moved ribs to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

12/16/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8875954

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 6 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling observed between the steam table and the fry area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on top of packaged food on the dry storage shelving by the back door. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the reach-in cooler door next to the oven. Torn gaskets on the reach-in cooler door on the cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Large stock pot of barbecue sauce was stored directly on the floor in the prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to walls in multiple areas. Repeat Violation
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles to store barbecue sauce.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of seasoned taco meat was dated 11-29; container of pico de gallo was dated 12-4; container of pulled pork was dated 12-9.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of seasoned taco meat was dated 11-29; container of pico de gallo was dated 12-4; container of pulled pork was dated 12-9.

8/29/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8730220

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, observed in the flip top cooler in the kitchen.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron and sweatshirt stored with sugar packets and ketchup on a shelf in dry storage.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of bread and jugs of oil stored on floor in dry storage.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage (missing tiles) to wall in several areas.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of disinfectant stored on a shelf with wing sauce in the kitchen and the hostess station.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in basin indicating use as a dump sink

1/3/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8582175

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas in the back of the house. Damaged walls in multiple areas, rendering them no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One cook observed wearing a bracelet. One cook was wearing a wristwatch. Both were engaged in cooking.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the machine by the rear entrance.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plexiglass dividers at the bar observed cracked with heavy build-up of mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to three-compartment blocked by dirty dishes on the floor directly in front. Food debris in hand sink next to three-compartment sink. Sink is being used as a dump sink.

12/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8351392

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored in the Panko breading.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the back of the house. Walls damaged in several areas throughout the back of the house, not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water was on the prep table.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster for the soda gun observed to have a heavy white build-up Damaged plexiglass dividers at the bar observed with old tape and mold-like build-up.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jugs previously containing commercially-prepared dressings are re-used to store sauces.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Guacamole was thawing at room temperature.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corned Beef in the walk-in cooler was dated 12-6 (8 days). Operator discarded product. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to the three-compartment was filled with ice. Repeat Violation