BUFFET CITY
Coastal Boulevard
Florida, 34613
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Emailed the written procedure which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at hibachi station, employee without hair restraint. Observed operator getting a hat and tutting it on employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying shelf, wet nesting. Observed operator separating containers to dry properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in server area, forks stored in a container, with handles down. Observed servers changing containers and storing forks handles up.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in multiple cooling units stored food not covered. Observed operator having cooks cover immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple sauces at hibachi station in squeeze bottles, being used with out identifying labels.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take out ear piece, put in pocket. Employee was told to wash hands. Instead, employee put on used glove and proceeded to make food.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi station, handwashing sinks with old being used as a dump sink, with food residue, steel wool pad in sink, etc. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at sushi bar, food debris on back side of reach in handles. Observed employee cleaning handles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed salad walk in cooler at 50F. Observed operator removing food to a different walk in cooler until repaired. Operator stated that cooler temperature jumps from 38F to 50F for last few days. Called in for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee at hibachi bar drinking from a cup without a lid and a straw in prep area. Observed operator throwing away drink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at hibachi bar without hair restraint. Observed operator having him put on a hat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in coolers with tares in gaskets. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gapping on back door where ice machine is located in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door where ice machine is located in kitchen, exit door not self closing. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried noodles in food grade container not covered and protected. Observed operator cover container.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen Krab sticks at hibachi bar in sink, in a pot of standing water. Observed operator turning on water to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at cook line white substances in containers not labeled to identify what is salt, msg, and sugar.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee walking to hibachi station with hands in pockets of pull over, no hand washing, pick up a cleaning towel. Observed operator telling employee to wash hands.
- 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 next to raw shrimp and raw beef next to raw chicken on make line. Observed operator having cooks put all raw chicken next to each other. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board with black mold substance all over reverse side of cutting board. Observed operator throwing away cutting board into trash can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple reach handwashing sinks throughout establishment being used as dump sinks. Repeat Violation
- 02D-06-5:Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed white powder product on dry storage shelf without English label. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on prepped products in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled square pans on top of product to be used as scoop. Observed operator removing pans and putting into dish. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of reach in coolers and freezers in sushi area and kitchen with some food build up on back side of handles. Observed Kitchen manager cleaning handles. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen and at sushi station with multiple grooves in cutting boards .
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented cans stored with non dented cans on storage shelf. Observed open dented can of pineapple chunks and open can of bamboo shoot strips on the hibachi line with produce on line for use. Pineapple Chunks 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-1, Bamboo Shoot Strips 6lbs-11.60 oz-Fi Hood-1 . Bamboo shoot strips had no label on it as well. Both dented cans. Not a delivery day. Observed on dry storage shelf in storage area the following dented cans: Hoisin Sauce 4lbs-14 oz-Sliver Label-12, Pineapple Chunks 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-3, Soy Sauce 3pt- 15 oz Amoy-1, Bamboo Shoot Strips 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-1. Observed operator voluntarily throwing away all dented cans into dumpster. Total on pineapple chunks-4, Total on Bamboo shoot strips 2 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at buffet , hair down, not restrained , and no hair nets or hats. Observed employee at Sushi bar and hibachi bar with out hair restraints
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing slider door at sushi station to keep product cold. Observed operator bringing out a door to replace missing door. Corrected On-Site
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a cutting board on shelf with a hole and broken in center of cutting board put away clean. Observed operator throwing away cutting board into trash. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets torn throughout the whole establishment on reach in coolers, reach in freezers, and walk in salad cooler. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door by meat grinder wide open and not propped open. Not self closing. Observed operator closing door. Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed food silverware in silverware holder with handles stored in the down position. Observed operator putting back in dish to be re washed and stored properly **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler food in storage bins not covered or protected. Observed operator having employee cover food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at sushi station, employee using a wet soiled cloth to clean prep station and hands. Observed operator getting a clean cloth for use and discarded soiled cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a can of product opened and stored in reach in cooler, on line in original can, lid open, and no label on it. Observed operator throwing away item into trash can. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed open dented can of pineapple chunks and open can of bamboo shoot strips on the hibachi line with produce on line for use. Pineapple Chunks 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-1, Bamboo Shoot Strips 6lbs-11.60 oz-Fi Hood-1 . Bamboo shoot strips had no label on it as well. Both dented cans. Not a delivery day. Observed on dry storage shelf in storage area the following dented cans: Hoisin Sauce 4lbs-14 oz-Sliver Label-12, Pineapple Chunks 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-3, Soy Sauce 3pt- 15 oz Amoy-1, Bamboo Shoot Strips 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-1. Observed operator voluntarily throwing away all dented cans into dumpster. Total on pineapple chunks-4, Total on Bamboo shoot strips 2 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-05-5:Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety ingredient was opened/prepared. Observed multiple items in walk-in coolers (main walk in cooler and produce/salad cooler) with no date markings on items.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards through kitchen and at sushi station stained with black mold like substance all over on one, or both sides. Repeat Violation
- 02D-06-5:Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed in dry storage product labeled with out English labeling as well.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk-in coolers (main walk in cooler and produce/salad cooler) with no date markings on items. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handle on reach in cooler at hibachi line with some food debris build up. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board at prep table in kitchen across from walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 employee drinks stored inside ice machine in kitchen. Observed operator removing and discarding drinks, removing ice that was touching drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee creamer in reach in cooler on hibachi line. Observed operator disguarding item into trash
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of drinking cups in server station. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler across from wok station. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice machine with handle touching ice. Observed operator removing scoop, removing ice that was touched by handle of scoop and scoop washed and stored properly 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 multiple spoons in containers in walk in cooler with handles touching ready to eat food. Observed operator removing spoons and scooping out food that was touched with handles. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on hibachi line reach in cooler with some food debris build up on them Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple items stored in dry containers not labeled Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings in a bag with juice next to cooked ham not covered. Observed operator removing pan with ham and voluntarily discarded item.
- 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 beef next to raw chicken on shelf in walk in. Observed operator moving chicken to bottom shelf.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed one oyster tag without date last served. Observed operator dating tag. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with black mold like substance on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ice machine in kitchen. Observed operator removing trash cans and empty 5 gallon buckets to un block sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in sushi bar with food debris and a steel wool scrubber inside. Observed operator remove and employee clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in back storage area with a black mold like substance on left hand side and on top of guard. Repeat Violation
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed inside dish machine a build up of lime
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on all reach in coolers in kitchen with food debris on back side of handles
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in Sushi Bar and Kitchencutting boards stained and grooved making them no longer cleanable Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers with torn gaskets through out kitchen
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One of the towels was on top of hot water heater Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on dry storage shelf #10 can Banana Pudding Costco dented. Observed operator removing can and disposing it in trash can outside Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed on cook line 3 shell on eggs with cracks in them. Observed cook removing and throwing away. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink on right hand side as you walk into kitchen blocked with buckets and a speed rack, hand sink in between three compartment sink and dishwasher blocked with hand cart and buckets . Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sinks in kitchen all being used as dump sinks 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 10 expired food training certificates for employees expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed quart containers being used as scoops in dry good items. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards at sushi station
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed kitchen employee chewing gum. Observed operator address this with her. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 coffee cup and car keys abouve make table on cook line. Observed operator removing items
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in both walk-in and walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice building up on ceiling of walk-in freezer
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line a knife stored inbetween cutting boards. Observed operator removing knife and putting into dish
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed food crusted tongs stored on flour storage container by back door. Observed operator removing and putting in disd Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen, a cloth under cutting board at prep station. Observed operator removing cloth.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at hand washing sinks in sushi bar and server station. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed oriental fried noodles stored unwrapped in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops in mop buckets out side to dry. Observed operator removing mops and hanging up properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple cleaning cloths not stored in sanitizer Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed fried oriental noodles not labled in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen on shelf above cook station. Observed operator removing medication.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st 2023. Observed operator renewing license immediately . Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with black mold like substance on them Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
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 9/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine on guard. Repeat Violation
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a gallon milk jug made into a scoop for raw battered chicken. Observed kitchen manager removing immediately. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items stored on freezer floor. Observed kitchen manager had employees remove said items off the floor and on shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal items stored on storage rack in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a bus tub of cooked ribs in temperature with no lid on container or container not wrapped. Observed kitchen manager putting lid on container. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed multiple orange cloths throughout kitchen and dry storage, stored in improper areas, (ie: storage rack with food, hand washing sink). Observed manager on duty removing said cloths and putting they with all dirty cloths. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with rice with out proper labels on containers to identify Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed the following items out of temperature . Operation opened at 11:00 to the public. Items out for consumption. white fish (120F - Hot Holding); baked crab (122F -Hot Holding);stuffed mushrooms (128F - Hot Holding); broccoli with cheese (131F-Hot Holding);Macaroni and cheese (122F- Hot Holding); steamed broccoli (129F-Hot Holding); beef and broccoli (126F-Hot Holding); fried dumplings (122F -Hot Holding);chicken thighs (130F- Hot Holding);sweet potato (131 -Hot Holding);wontons (119F- Hot Holding); mussels (103F - Hot Holding); bang bang chicken (130F-Hot Holding); wrapped hot dogs (115F -Hot Holding);spring rolls (120F -Hot Holding);chicken wings (127F-Hot Holding); tofu with Roe (61F- Cold Holding); Observed operator pulling all said items and re making items voluntarily. Re temperature: white fish (142F - Hot Holding); baked crab (156F -Hot Holding);stuffed mushrooms (162F - Hot Holding); broccoli with cheese (140 -Hot Holding);Macaroni and cheese (142F- Hot Holding); steamed broccoli (138F-Hot Holding); beef and broccoli (155F-Hot Holding); fried dumplings (182F -Hot Holding);chicken thighs (171F- Hot Holding);sweet potato (138F -Hot Holding);wontons (149F- Hot Holding); mussels (165F - Hot Holding); bang bang chicken (167F-Hot Holding); wrapped hot dogs (155F -Hot Holding);spring rolls (180F -Hot Holding);chicken wings (167F-Hot Holding); tofu with Roe (41F-Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi station tofu with Roe (61F- Cold Holding), observed kitchen manager voluntarily discard said item and re make. tofu with Roe (41F-Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items out of temperature . Operation opened at 11:00 to the public. Items out for consumption. white fish (120F - Hot Holding); baked crab (122F -Hot Holding);stuffed mushrooms (128F - Hot Holding); broccoli with cheese (131F-Hot Holding);Macaroni and cheese (122F- Hot Holding); steamed broccoli (129F-Hot Holding); beef and broccoli (126F-Hot Holding); fried dumplings (122F -Hot Holding);chicken thighs (130F- Hot Holding);sweet potato (131 -Hot Holding);wontons (119F- Hot Holding); mussels (103F - Hot Holding); bang bang chicken (130F-Hot Holding); wrapped hot dogs (115F -Hot Holding);spring rolls (120F -Hot Holding);chicken wings (127F-Hot Holding); tofu with Roe (61F- Cold Holding); had been on the buffet less than one hour. Observed operator pulling all said items and re making items voluntarily. Re temperature: white fish (142F - Hot Holding); baked crab (156F -Hot Holding);stuffed mushrooms (162F - Hot Holding); broccoli with cheese (140 -Hot Holding);Macaroni and cheese (142F- Hot Holding); steamed broccoli (138F-Hot Holding); beef and broccoli (155F-Hot Holding); fried dumplings (182F -Hot Holding);chicken thighs (171F- Hot Holding);sweet potato (138F -Hot Holding);wontons (149F- Hot Holding); mussels (165F - Hot Holding); bang bang chicken (167F-Hot Holding); wrapped hot dogs (155F -Hot Holding);spring rolls (180F -Hot Holding);chicken wings (167F-Hot Holding); tofu with Roe (41F-Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine with a stainless steel scrubber, a dirty orange cloth, and paper towel pieces in the sink compartment. Observed manager on duty removing said items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to prep sink. Observed manager on duty replacing paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer in use or on site during inspection. Repeat Violation
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed no probe thermometer in use or on site during inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed third pans wet nesting on drying shelf Repeat Violation
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a gallon milk jug made into a scoop for raw battered chicken. Observed kitchen manager removing immediately.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in employee bathroom in kitchen.
- 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 a pot to be used as a scoop for battered chicken on cook line with handle touching food. Observed kitchen manager removing pot from container on like and taking to dish. Corrected On-Site
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal items stored on storage rack in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a musty, moldy smell in employee bathroom in kitchen
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops sitting in mop buckets with mop heads in buckets. Observed kitchen manager correcting immediately, by removing mops and storing them mop head up outside of bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with rice, flour inside with out proper labels on containers to identify. Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer / refrigerator - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon over cooked chicken thighs. Observed kitchen manager removing salmon to lowest shelf underneath chicken thighs (on speed rack) Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).