DUFF'S BUFFET
26111 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm 3 cycles in a row. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator had triple sink set up, 200ppm. Operator had dish machine maintenance out during inspection. Dishmachine was repaired before inspection ended. Retest 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall under dish machine. Operator killed, discarded and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (92F – Hot Holding) in kitchen steam table. Operator states it was used to top chicken and that it was meant to be discarded. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Located at buffet: shredded cheese (47F – Cooling) portioned at 10am, second temp 48F; sour cream (47F – Cooling) portioned at 10am, second temp 48F. Operator relocated to walk in cooler. Food is on ice, but ice had melted and is only on the bottom of the unit. Discussed using time as a public health control for this area of the buffet if it is not able to cool food properly or hold food at 41f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Areas of rust located at the top interior of ice machine labeled "servers". Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to to go cups in kitchen. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table next to knife. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator refilled. 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.