Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BUFFET CITY

810 CYPRESS GARDEN BLVD · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33880

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3503355
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10722330
DBPR license6307723

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat mixed vegetables. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Observed raw fish over soy sauce in walk in cooler **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items in walk-in cooler cooler: cooked chicken **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At servers stations **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In upstairs attic by smallwares **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area and attic area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Employee cups on cook line refrigerator **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Wontons in walk in freezer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Wontons in walk in freezer **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.