BUFFET CITY
4458 Bee Ridge Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed grease buildup on hood filters. Operator stated hoods scheduled in 2 weeks.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and salmon stored over ready to eat oysters on the half shell. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in hibachi and sushi area. Operator had employees correct by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed fish over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw salmon stored over tub of apple filling in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellfish tags without last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing three hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler #2. Manager removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in the stand up reach in cooler in the hibachi area. Employee removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in the hand washing sink in the wait staff area. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic deli container used to scoop sauce. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on shelf with food above reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups stacked together wet nesting at back soda station.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at hibachi station utensils in 125F water. Employee changed water to above 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans sliced peaches and 4 cans pineapple juice dented at top edge and some with popped can. Manager separated for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measure cups sanitizer bucket and items in sushi bar, wait stations hand wash sinks. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Henry Lopez working 6 months
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).