BUFFET CITY
4551 13th Street
Florida, 34769
Osceola County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee ear pod stored on top of low boy reach in cooler at hibachi station Employee sweatshirt stored on dry storage rack Corrected On-Site
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Empty crates,empty containers of cooking oil and bucket with old oil
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in facility
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on ice machine 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. Tongs in direct contact with shelled crabs at walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in standing water temping at 75F at Hibachi station
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at end of cooks line
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Slabs of beef thawing on speed rack next to walk in freezer door. Operator moved to sink and turned on water Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At side of walk in cooler where soy sauce is stored
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in containers not labeled at dry storage
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pizza dough at glass fridge on cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at prep area
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at dish wash area had extension cord in sink Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red chemical in clear spray bottle at cooks line
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee milk stored either food for the public at second walk in cooler
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag stored on flat pan on top of glass fridge
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of margarine stored on floor at cooks line
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on pipes at wok station on cooks line
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sinks at hibachi and sushi station
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored on prep table,per operator it was thawing. Advised operator to move beef to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in mop sink area
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,cornstarch and salt not labeled at dry storage
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut green onions,wontons and onions buffet line not protected
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sesame sauce Raw shrimp stored over corn at walk in cooler Raw shell eggs stored over general Tsos chicken at glass fridge on cooks line Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For Oysters Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black cart stored in front of hand washing sink at dish wash area Corrected On-Site
- 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. For buffet line and sushi rice. Emailed operator time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Volcano mix in glass fridge at sushi station made yesterday with no date mark Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical in spray bottle stored at triple sink no labels Chemical in spray bottle stored at hibachi station in storage drawer with no label Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
15
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. Kitchen
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at hibachi and kitchen
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. All shelves
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked potatoes. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 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. Milk Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in sink 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. Operator claimed they had them will have employees fill out new form
- 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. Inspector provided Corrected On-Site
- 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. Ribs, shrimp chicken walk in cooler
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping bulk dry products with plastic take out type bowl. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
- 25-25-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Box containing roll plastic wrap/parchment has old food debris/soil residue inside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in mop sink room heavily soiled, walls throughout kitchen heavily soiled. Walls in hibachi area heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink at double door into kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Minor dripping. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bulk containers with dry products heavily soiled inside and outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).