BUSTER'S BISTRO
Sanford Avenue
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink -floor in outdoor walk-in cooler -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris, operator state's professional cleaning is scheduled **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest reach-in freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -outdoor walk-in cooler equipment leaking water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink -floor in outdoor walk-in cooler -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris, operator state's professional cleaning is scheduled **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest reach-in freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -electric smoker, 2 chest freezers, and a walk-in cooler added to outdoor area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Inspector contacted Plan Review department. New plans were submitted on 1/10/2025 and are currently under review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -outdoor walk-in cooler equipment leaking water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -outdoor walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink -floor in outdoor walk-in cooler -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris, operator state's professional cleaning is scheduled **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest reach-in freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -outdoor walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -electric smoker, 2 chest freezers, and a walk-in cooler added to outdoor area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Inspector contacted Plan Review department. New plans were submitted on 1/10/2025 and are currently under review. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -outdoor walk-in cooler equipment leaking water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -outdoor walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink -floor in outdoor walk-in cooler -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest reach-in freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of dry goods containers soiled -mop sink heavily soiled -exterior of white chest freezers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of large round trash cans soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: -mop sink heavily soiled -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -outdoor walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of grease, food debris, and black, mold-like substance -wall behind potato slicer -wall around handwash sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -electric smoker, 2 chest freezers, and a walk-in cooler added to outdoor area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
14
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -outdoor walk-in cooler equipment leaking water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -outdoor walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink -floor in outdoor walk-in cooler -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 35B-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -in outdoor food storage/preparation area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest reach-in freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -both reach-in coolers in cooking area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of dry goods containers soiled -mop sink heavily soiled -exterior of white chest freezers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of large round trash cans soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outdoor storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -outdoor walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of grease, food debris, and black, mold-like substance -wall behind potato slicer -wall around handwash sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of smoker has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of ice machine has a significant accumulation of black, mold-like substance -can opener blade -white cutting boards on top of reach-in coolers are stained -potato slicer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE for dishwashers -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -electric smoker, 2 chest freezers, and a walk-in cooler added to outdoor area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 20 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
13
Basic
18
Total
33
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile displaced over storage area. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -outdoor walk-in cooler equipment leaking water **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -outdoor walk-in cooler **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink -floor in outdoor walk-in cooler -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -in outdoor food storage/preparation area **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest reach-in freezers **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin behind bar, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -both reach-in coolers in cooking area **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of dry goods containers soiled -mop sink heavily soiled -exterior of white chest freezers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of large round trash cans soiled **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outdoor storage area **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -outdoor walk-in cooler **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of grease, food debris, and black, mold-like substance -wall behind potato slicer -wall around handwash sink in kitchen **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on bar with spray bottle, employee discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live, small flying insect in kitchen -1 live, small flying insect in dishwashing area below triple sink **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 78F, per operator stored on shelf next panini press less than 3 hours, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool -reach-in cooler: sliced cheese 48F and sliced ham 47F, per operator stored in reach-in cooler since Saturday, 11/16/2024, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -whipping cream in bar area reach-in cooler **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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -interior of smoker has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of ice machine has a significant accumulation of black, mold-like substance -can opener blade -white cutting boards on top of reach-in coolers are stained -potato slicer **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -marked handwash sink behind bar used to store pitchers, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE for dishwashers -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -electric smoker, 2 chest freezers, and a walk-in cooler added to outdoor area **Warning**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -burgers and steaks, provided consumer advisory **Warning**
- 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. -smoked wings in lower portion of right side reach-in cooler, per operator smoked on 11/13/2024, lacking date marking, operator dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 33 total violations (2 high priority, 13 intermediate, 18 basic).