TAKE AWAY BUFFET

TAKE AWAY BUFFET in FLEMING ISLAND has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

1805 E WEST PKWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/8/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13470379

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flooring at front of kitchen is soiled. Repeat Violation
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave near kitchen entrance is soiled. Repeat Violation
29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Walk-in cooler is leaking water from the ceiling area around cooling unit.
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lasagna (123F/111F - Hot Holding); chicken (126F/124 - Hot Holding); pot pie mix (125F - Hot Holding); cabbage (123F - Hot Holding); green beans (128F - Hot Holding) in warming cabinet in kitchen. Per employee, all products placed in unit at approximately 8:00. Temperatures taken at 1:15. Employee turned up the temperature of the warning cabinet.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed lasagna (123F/111F - Hot Holding); chicken (126F/124 - Hot Holding); pot pie mix (125F - Hot Holding); cabbage (123F - Hot Holding); green beans (128F - Hot Holding) in warming cabinet in kitchen. Per employee, all products placed in unit at approximately 8:00. Temperatures taken at 1:15. Employee turned up the temperature of the warning cabinet. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/23/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10957207

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen area is soiled. Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen microwave is soiled. Repeat Violation
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at restroom handwash sink. Employee replenished towels. Corrected On-Site

3/31/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10766441

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8826865

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 3 basic

36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen, prep and ware washing is soiled. Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of shrimp and vegetables on floor in walk in freezer.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and ovens in kitchen have debris accumulation.
11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting responsibilities for cook, Jesse, hired a few weeks ago, per owner. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Owner had Jesse sign agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site
03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing and reducing the oxygen in packaging of raw chicken through a vacuum sealing machine. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-050. Warning

7/25/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8826385

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/11/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8789542

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 4 basic

36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers, oven and three compartment sink are soiled.
33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left top and left side lids are missing on dumpster.
35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self-closing device on back exit door.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and beef thawing at room temperature on prep table. Employee moved both to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans of beans on storage rack near back exit have denting along top seams.
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired June 1, 2024.
29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet with attached hose outside back exit is missing a vacuum breaker.
51-12-5:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a walk in freezer and fryers. Warning

1/22/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8461116

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at prep table in standing water at 66F. Employee removed utensils from standing water. Corrected On-Site
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster.
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups and to go boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area.
08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer, open raw bacon stored above open bag of ready to eat shredded cheese. Also, in reach in chest freezer, open bag of raw chicken stored on top of portioned cooked beef.
53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only able to show proof of employee training via phone. No original certificates available.

8/1/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8284683

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle missing in unisex restroom.
35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door does not have self-closing device.