UPTOWN BUFFET
8275 WEST FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
41 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of advil stored on racks above dry food and food containers. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw meat in chest freezer behind sushi counter in plastic to go bags. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 2 dead insects in dry rice container. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked meat in walk in cooler. Observed raw salmon stored above ready to eat veggies. Observed raw chicken above tomato salad in reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on dry food rack in back of kitchen; seen where flour is held. Observed 1 live roach on dry spice rack. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind prep sink. Observed 3 live roaches on wall above warewash area. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 dead insects in dry rice container; 20 lbs. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fridge at sushi station with ambient temperature of 68F. The following foods stored inside for more than 4 hours prior to inspection: fried shrimp (60F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F – Cold Holding); masago (57F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (59F – Cold Holding); raw tuna (60F – Cold Holding); krab (59F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fridge at sushi station with ambient temperature of 68F. The following foods stored inside for more than 4 hours prior to inspection: fried shrimp (60F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F – Cold Holding); masago (57F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (59F – Cold Holding); raw tuna (60F – Cold Holding); krab (59F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knives on magnet. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled tops where dishes are held. Observed soiled sheet trays on oven. Observed exterior of oven soiled where sheet trays are held. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance a sponge held inside. Observed in hand sink next to warewash area sponge stored inside. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to ice machine. Operator brought over paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed under prep tables where dishes and sheet trays are kept. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 29
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in rice container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles throughout kitchen on equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observe multiple tiles with water damage, observed several holes in ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Repeat Violation** **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 station with ambient temperature of 68F. The following foods stored inside for more than 4 hours prior to inspection: fried shrimp (60F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (60F – Cold Holding); masago (57F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (59F – Cold Holding); raw tuna (60F – Cold Holding); krab (59F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in ice cream chest freezer. Observed 1 dead roach on dry food rack in back of kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches above prep sink. **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. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed sheet trays wet nesting on dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in back of restaurant dry storage with leak forming from bottom of equipment. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in hall back door screen, as well as next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in dining area and throughout kitchen, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment broken tiles. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area and walk in cooler and freezer cases of different food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in cooler and all chest freezers in establishment. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soiled surface above ice bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at soda dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers throughout establishment. Observed exterior of equipment soiled in kitchen area. Observed exterior of sugar and flour containers soiled in back of kitchen. Observed underneath equipment on cook line soiled tops. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers throughout entire establishment. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple reach in coolers either rusted shelves. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of soy sauce used to store other items; rice, sauces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed walk in freezer unorganized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in walk in cooler and freezer uncovered. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in standing water. Operator turned cold water on and left running. As per operator, shrimp was placed at time of opening; less than an hour prior to beginning of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, corn starch and sugar containers with no label. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:41 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
6 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.