DUFF'S BUFFET
US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, Florida, 33763
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Operator unstacked pans **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table next to knife. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Sanitizer on prep table next to cutting board. Operator relocated **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator refilled. 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Over 500ppm quaternary, second test after refill was 200ppm **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Areas of rust located at the top interior of ice machine labeled "servers". Discussed with manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 purse next to to go cups in kitchen. Operator relocated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table next to knife. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator refilled. 200ppm Corrected On-Site 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. 0ppm 3 cycles in a row. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator had triple sink set up, 200ppm. Operator had dish machine maintenance out during inspection. Dishmachine was repaired before inspection ended. Retest 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall under dish machine. Operator killed, discarded and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (92F - Hot Holding) in kitchen steam table. Operator states it was used to top chicken and that it was meant to be discarded. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Located at buffet: shredded cheese (47F - Cooling) portioned at 10am, second temp 48F; sour cream (47F - Cooling) portioned at 10am, second temp 48F. Operator relocated to walk in cooler. Food is on ice, but ice had melted and is only on the bottom of the unit. Discussed using time as a public health control for this area of the buffet if it is not able to cool food properly or hold food at 41f. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Areas of rust located at the top interior of ice machine labeled "servers". Discussed with manager. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Walk in cooler fan Repeat Violation
- 41-28-4:High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Employee mixed quaternary sanitizer with Clorox. Discussed with manager who discussed with employee. Operator discarded and replaced bucket Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. banana pudding (45F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (50F - Cold Holding) both have been on buffet line for 1 hour. Manager moved food to walk in cooler, added ice and replaced with new pans. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink quaternary sanitizer above 500ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with dust. Area surrounding soda nozzles. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Back side of drop plate rusted. Operator states ice machine is only used for buffet ice.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines soiled with mold like substance on top interior walls. Discussed with manager who began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in electrical box 1 dead roach under flat top 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room. Operator discarded and sanitizer area **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Heavy buildup on sides or equipment on cookline and on bottom/underneath equipment. Discussed with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Build up of debris on the inside of the pressure fryer and the wheels. Sides of equipment have been cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches in hole under dishmachine 2 live roaches on wheel of fryer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: 1 live roach on wall above dish machine. Operator killed and sanitizer wall. 1 live on floor next to employee women's restroom. Operator killed and sanitized area**Time Extended** **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines soiled with mold like substance on top interior walls. Discussed with manager who began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Heavy buildup on sides or equipment on cookline and on bottom/underneath equipment. Discussed with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Build up of debris on the inside of the pressure fryer and the wheels. Sides of equipment have been cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines soiled with mold like substance on top interior walls. Discussed with manager who began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile damaged where exit sign is hanging. Located near warewashing area. Vents rusted in kitchen Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in prep area. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in electrical box 1 dead roach under flat top 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room Warning
- 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 purse and backpack above container of bread on rack. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen, warewashing area, dry storage and walk in cooler. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled and warewashing area soiled with dust or stained. Walls in warewashing area soiled. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food items on floor of walk in freezer. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in warewashing area. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Heavy buildup on sides or equipment on cookline and on bottom/underneath equipment. Discussed with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler. Discussed the need to segregate and label employee food and beverages. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches in hole under dishmachine 2 live roaches on wheel of fryer Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (55F - Cold Holding)on buffet since 11am. No temperatures taken. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet: sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) at buffet since 11am, no temperatures taken. See stop sale. cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding) on line for 30 minutes. whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding) on line for less than an hour. Operator relocated both food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tiger balm on rack above container of bread. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with dust. Area around soda nozzles soiled. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by cart. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
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. Staff began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table, removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in chicken base, removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at desert table at buffet: chocolate moose pie (52F - Cold Holding), coconut cream pie (53F - Cold Holding). Held less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler behind counter **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for portioning. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Scrape area of dish room, wall and ceiling.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Three compartment sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 46f, item put in walk in freezer. Temp now at 42f. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).