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GOODTOWN BUFFET

Health inspection records show GOODTOWN BUFFET in HOMESTEAD has 3 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

218 NE 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13541979

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in flour container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry food racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on wall at entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door screen exits. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen in storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed throughout walk in coolers and kitchen; multiple containers of soy sauce and vegetables on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler and freezer with no covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen, touching raw chicken wings: 15 lbs. Operator discarded chicken wings. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed no food stop sale due to being unwholesome. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no tags leftover from previous orders. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed no tags saved from previous cases of oysters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand isn't next to mop sink and hand sink outside of walk in cooler blocked by equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't upon kitchen entrance with rag inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed bucket of wiping cloths stored in hand sink. **Time Extended**
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed bowl of oysters with no tag; operator discarded oysters. Admin Complaint
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910799

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed over 100 dead flies on sticky tape; hanging above center prep table. Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in flour container. Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry food racks. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on wall at entrance. 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. Observed backpack on flour boxes. Observed several phones on prep tables. Operator had items removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door screen exits. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen in storage areas. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. Warning
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape above prep table in center of kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed throughout walk in coolers and kitchen; multiple containers of soy sauce and vegetables on floor. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper stored above prep tables in center of kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler and freezer with no covers. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish (72F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (72F - Cold Holding) in standing water. As per operator, less than 2 hours. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can on dry rack; 7 lb Thank You brand vanilla pudding. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 3 live flies in kitchen, touching raw chicken wings. Observed 2 live flies near sushi cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw oysters store above green bell peppers in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above French fries in reach in across oven. Operator moved and fixed on site. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen, touching raw chicken wings: 15 lbs. Operator discarded chicken wings. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at triple sink: raw fish (72F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (72F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator began removing items to place on ice or in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed buffet items with no time mark. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no tags leftover from previous orders. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed no tags saved from previous cases of oysters. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand isn't next to mop sink and hand sink outside of walk in cooler blocked by equipment. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't upon kitchen entrance with rag inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no certificates for all employees. Warning
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Observed 4 hour plan in use but no written instruction. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both exit doors at the back.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield above front line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the oven.