UPTOWN BUFFET
8275 WEST FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed frozen raw meat in chest freezer behind sushi counter in plastic to go bags. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed 1 live roach on dry flour rack. Observed 1 live roach on refrigerator in soda bar area. Observed 3 live roaches on spice rack in back of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on prep table across cook line.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed soiled tops where dishes are held. Observed soiled sheet trays on oven. Observed exterior of oven soiled where sheet trays are held. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance a sponge held inside. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed at sink next to ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed on knife magnet. Observed under prep tables where dishes and sheet trays are kept. Observed on dry dish racks. **Time Extended**
Basic 23
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles throughout kitchen on equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed soiled handles throughout kitchen on equipment. **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observe multiple tiles with water damage, observed several holes in ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observe multiple tiles with water damage, observed several holes in ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed cold holding equipment still in poor repair; no TCS foods inside. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed 1 dead roach next to dishmachine. Observed 1 dead roach on prep sink. **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed sheet trays wet nesting on dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed sheet trays wet nesting on dish rack **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in back of restaurant dry storage with leak forming from bottom of equipment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed reach in cooler in back of restaurant dry storage with leak forming from bottom of equipment. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in hall back door screen, as well as next to cook line **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed throughout kitchen area and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment broken tiles. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed throughout establishment broken tiles. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area and walk in cooler and freezer cases of different food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in kitchen area and walk in cooler and freezer cases of different food stored on floor. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in cooler and all chest freezers in establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in walk in cooler and all chest freezers in establishment. **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed no poster on site, inspector provided via email. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed soiled gaskets in coolers throughout establishment. Observed exterior of equipment soiled in kitchen area. Observed underneath equipment on cook line soiled tops. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers throughout entire establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed in multiple reach in coolers throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple reach in coolers either rusted shelves. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed multiple reach in coolers either rusted shelves **Time Extended**
25-32-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of soy sauce used to store other items; rice, sauces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed containers of soy sauce used to store other items; rice, sauces. **Time Extended**
33-34-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed walk in freezer unorganized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed walk in freezer unorganized. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in walk in cooler and freezer uncovered. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed multiple containers of food in walk in cooler and freezer uncovered. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed throughout kitchen and dining area. **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, corn starch and sugar containers with no label. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed flour, corn starch and sugar containers with no label. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 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.