BUFALUCCA
US Highway 27 North
Florida, 33870
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of both ice machines in the bar area soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in the cook line and preparation areas. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields in the cook line area broken and cracked. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the cook line area soiled.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty plates then clean equipment without washed their hands. Server removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (55F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a preparation table in the kitchen. Owner removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be sanitized and. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on ground around door, consisting of soiled boxes.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair, at cook line.
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Two handwashing's sinks no trash can, one was by the make table and the other bar area.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Apple for small flying insects on bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary strips, operator obtained. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Two employees did not have agreement signed- operator had signed on site. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed slimy sludge water leaking from front of beer cooler onto floor at front counter. Water pooling under table and along wall under equipment. Observed tracks of waitstaff in water and tracked behind bar area. Operator had employee mop and disinfect area where water was pooling and behind bar where tracked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed heavy food debris on and inside door handles of all reach in coolers and kitchen equipment. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed slimy sludge water leaking from front of beer cooler onto floor at front counter. Water pooling under table and along wall under equipment. Observed tracks of waitstaff in water and tracked behind bar area. Operator had employee mop and disinfect area where water was pooling and behind bar where tracked. Warning
- 29-25-4:Basic - Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. Observed grease trap on interior of establishment at warewash with a quarter size or more hole in top of lid Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed ne dead roach on wall near floor across from reachin upright freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed blender soiled , can opener soiled, chili warmer soiled with old food on knobs and sides. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed surface and interior of old stove with whole pieces of chicken lost into interior of oven under burners and left. Observed heavy food debris under all kitchen equipment. Observed interior and exterior of cooler that is not working where potatoes soaking in water were stored was told that was waste. Lower shelving of prep tables covered in old food debris. Warning
- 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed glass front cooler at back prep with wording "Cold Drinks" ambient air temperature 57F" (); cheese soup 1/2 gallon(59F - Cold Holding); beef soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); onion soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); block of white cheese 17lbs (60F - Cold Holding) Observed cooked wings 15lbs (78F - Cold Holding) under prep table holding at room temperature. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on door of reachin cooler that is not turned on but had bus-tub of uncooked French fries floating in stale water. Operator states it was to be discarded. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed glass front cooler at back prep with wording "Cold Drinks" ambient air temperature 57F" (); cheese soup 1/2 gallon(59F - Cold Holding); beef soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); onion soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); block of white cheese 17lbs (60F - Cold Holding) Observed cooked wings 15lbs (78F - Cold Holding) under prep table holding at room temperature. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass front cooler at back prep with wording "Cold Drinks" ambient air temperature 57F" (); cheese soup 1/2 gallon(59F - Cold Holding); beef soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); onion soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); block of white cheese 17lbs (60F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed steam table where sauces are stored with heavy food debris and spillage baked into equipment. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed 6 pieces of boxes from food service and old apron other small trash and old aluminum pans and broken cleaning utensils and other small trash in ditch and around small porch where garbage cans are stored. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored at 3 bay sink with dirty dishes in sink . Operator moved to clean area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed 6 pieces of boxes from food service and old apron other small trash and old aluminum pans and broken cleaning utensils and other small trash in ditch and around small porch where garbage cans are stored. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided during inspection via email. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary test strips turn aquamarine. Added water and tested at 400ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. cold drink cooler 1 door glass front (); taco mix (67F);; rice (61F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. cold drink cooler 1 door glass front (); taco mix (67F);; rice (61F - Cold Holding) Less than 1 hour.shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Observed 1door prep top cooler. (); grilled chicken (70F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (71F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding) operator states foods were put in this cooler at 1030am. Must be discarded by 230 if not served. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored over juice containers at front counter, on clean dish dry rack at warewash area, on prep table at back prep. Operator removed all to mop sink area storage. Corrected On-Site 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. Inspector provided during inspection via email. 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. Inspector provided during inspection via email. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).