JIM'S BUFFET AND GRILL
4329 LAFAYETTE ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice on walk-in freezer floor and doorway.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzles with an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on soda machine in wait station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked cooking equipment not dried before being stored. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in sink with no continuous running water. Cook turned water on. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on kitchen walls.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna salad 58F and ham 60F on salad bar buffet. Owner unsure of when items were placed in salad bar buffet. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad 58F and ham 60F on salad bar buffet. Owner unsure of when items were placed in salad bar buffet. See stop sale. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to thaw fish. Cook removed fish from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training certificates. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked before properly drying in dish area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole turkey stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap bucket in hand sink located as soon as you walk in main kitchen door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, steak and pickles uncovered in walk in cooler.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw hamburger meat over watermelon in walk in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink by prep sink in kitchen area. Sink used for other purposes.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).