UPTOWN BUFFET
8275 WEST FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
36 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 United Friendship 6 in 10 oz of yellow peaches dented. Observed 1 105 oz can of beets by Cheney Brothers dented. Operator discarded cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands and then dry either soiled towel, no paper towels were provided at hand sink at time of entrance. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F – Cold Holding); krab salad (54F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F – Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F – Cold Holding); krab salad (54F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F – Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of stove: shrimp (86F – Hot Holding). As per operator, shrimp is precooked and used for later surface, and was there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Inspector explained about proper hot holding or cold holding storage. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knives on knife magnet. Operator removed to be cleaned. Obsessed both can openers soiled, operator removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in both hand sinks in kitchen area. Operator brought paper towels for all hand sinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust in interior of coolers throughout establishment. **Warning**
Basic 28
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls stored inside multiple buckets of rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles through every reach in cooler soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes not inverted for proper air drying and protection on dish racks and underneath prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Fridge at sushi bar with ambient temperature of 60 F. The following food stored inside: seaweed salad (60F – Cold Holding); krab salad (54F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F – Cold Holding); cut radishes (54F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1/dead roach in hall of kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shoes stored on same rack dish equipment are on. Observed personal water bottle stored on counter top where food is prepped. Observed plate of employee food on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees in kitchen with no hair net. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed sheet trays on dish rack still wet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath both exterior doors in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of cooler in back storage. **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly traps above boxes of Avocados in hall of kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor throughout walk in freezer, walk in cooler. Observed cases of avocados stored on floor in hallway at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine that is soiled. Operator removed scoop to be cleaned and stored in clean container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth underneath cutting board, operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at soda machine to the right of dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee personal items stored in dining area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of flour and corn starch containers soiled. Observed exterior of ovens soiled on doors and above ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers throughout establishment soiled with old food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallon buckets of soy sauce used for rice. **Warning**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage dry area unorganized in kitchen. Observed walk in freezer unorganized. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned cold water on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple mops stored in buckets throughout kitchen and storage closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor tiles throughout establishment. Observed broken floor tiles in dry storage and kitchen ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 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.