UPTOWN BUFFET
8275 WEST FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw pork above cooked meat. Cook moved order. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line raw chicken above cut tomato. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in reach in cooler across cook line raw chicken above cut tomato. Operator moved during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry dishes are kept. Observed on knife magnets. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed under prep tables where dry dishes are kept. Observed on knife magnets; at callback. **Time Extended**
Basic 13
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple coolers with soiled handles. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed multiple coolers with soiled handles; at callback.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage throughout kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed water damage throughout kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
24-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed container of utensils on floor at hibachi station. Operator moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed container of utensils on floor at hibachi station. Operator moved off of floor; at callback. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple chest freezers. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in multiple chest freezers; at callback. **Time Extended**
10-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line for rice serving, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed at buffet line for rice serving, operator removed; at callback. **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 and ice bin. Observed soiled paper towel dispensers at multiple hand sinks. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed soiled gaskets in coolers and ice bin. Observed soiled paper towel dispensers at multiple hand sinks; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple coolers soiled on the inside throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed multiple coolers soiled on the inside throughout kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in multiple coolers; at callback. **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed standing water in reach in cooler in storage area; at callback. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in both walk in cooler and freezer; at callback. **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at hand isn't upon kitchen entrance. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed faucet leaking at hand sink upon kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths in kitchen not stored in sanitizer buckets. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed multiple wiping cloths in kitchen not stored in sanitizer buckets; at callback. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:52 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.