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BAOBAO BUFFET

Based on 5 health inspections, BAOBAO BUFFET in CRESTVIEW has earned a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

180 Cracker Barrel Drive
Florida, 32536
Okaloosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/26/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13618951

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: observed plastic containers in bins of rice, sugar, panko, and cornstarch. General Manager removed the containers. 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: observed scoop handles in bins of rice, sugar, and panko touching the products. General Manager stood the scoops so the handles were in an upright position and not touching the food products. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles: observed a bucket with cleaning supplies sitting on a shelf over pan liners. General Manager moved the bucket to another area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: observed raw chicken in pan over raw fish in pan on shelf in walk-in cooler. General Manager rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged: observed raw chicken on sheet pans on a speed rack over raw beef on a sheet pan over shrimp on sheet pans. General Manager rearranged everything for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

7/23/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10849649

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/23/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10863640

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 int, 2 basic

  • 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.

5/29/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10848863

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int

  • 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

4/16/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10702876

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed