DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BAOBAO BUFFET

Based on 4 health inspections, BAOBAO BUFFET in CRESTVIEW has earned a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

180 Cracker Barrel Drive
Florida, 32536
Okaloosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10849649

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10863640

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: observed center ice machine shield is dirty.
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination: observed spoons on the buffet not inverted.
  • 41-20-4:High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions: observed fly strips in kitchen over food prep tables. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: observed tags from the months of April and June without dates.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance, slime, or other debris: observed employee walking on food prep tables to remove fly strips that were hanging over the tables. General Manager had employee wash, rinse, and sanitize the tables. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: hand-wash sink next to dish machine has a dirty pan on it and two scrub brushes in it. Employee removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: hand wash sink in kitchen by the dish machine does not have paper towels. Employee replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food: establishment uses sushi rice and does not have the Time as a Public Health Control paperwork filled in. Rice less than 4 hours old. No Stop Sale issued.

Inspection Date: 5/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10848863

  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: tags for fresh oysters have not been dated with the date of the last oyster served. Educated the General Manager on the proper procedures.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification: the General Manager states the Owner/Operator has the training certificates at his home. Warning
  • 53B-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) 866-372-7233: the General Manager states the Owner/Operator has the training certificates at his home. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702876

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed