GRAND BUFFET
4848 14th Street West
Bradenton, Florida, 34207
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in back kitchen area black mold like substance in ice bin.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: . Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in waitstaff area. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw seafood over open canned vegetables washed produce.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw seafood.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in back kitchen area by ice machine approximately 5 dead roaches. Observed in back kitchen area near floor drain approximately 5 dead roaches. Observed 2 dead roaches in front kitchen area by oven. Observed 1 dead roach in employees bathroom in back kitchen area. Observed 2 dead roaches in cabinet under ice cream buffet line. Admin Complaint
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area under all equipment and cove molding floors soiled with grease and food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and wok station hood filters soiled with grease. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in waitstaff area. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge added chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in employees bathroom in back kitchen area. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on faucet next to 3 compartment sink Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Observed throughout entire kitchen area standing water on floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment and cove molding in main kitchen area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage oyster sauce and soy sauce cans dented on seam. Person in charge removed cans and placed in office for pickup. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw bacon over Krab salad. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw bacon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed reach in cooler in main kitchen area next to fryers , krab salad (52F - Cold Holding); cooked crab (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated all items were placed in reach in cooler at 10:30am and had been in reach in cooler for 3.5 hours. Person in charge placed all items in walk in freezer. Food temperatures check after 30 minutes in walk in freezer Krab 36°F, chicken 38°F and cooked crab 35°F. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s)covered with standing water throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above wok station in main kitchen area soiled with Grease. Observed throughout kitchen area soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s)covered with standing water throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above wok station in main kitchen area soiled with Grease. Observed throughout kitchen area soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4: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. Observed in back kitchen area dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and tested at 100ppm chlorine and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Seafood over soy sauce and cooked rice. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw Seafood. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area raw meat mixer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated it was last used on 1/28/24. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized mixer. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above wok station in main kitchen area soiled with Grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw frog's legs over seaweed salad and raw Fish over cut onions. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out. Person in charge removed frogs legs and fish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (57F - Cold Holding); Krab Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Beef roast (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Tofu (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all food was placed in Walk in cooler on 10/16/23 and no food was delivered today. Educated Person in charge on Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items listed. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (57F - Cold Holding); Krab Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Beef roast (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Tofu (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all food was placed in Walk in cooler on 10/16/23 and no food was delivered today. Educated Person in charge on Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items listed. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).