GRAND BUFFET OF CH INC
4210 HWY 90 · PACE · Santa Rosa County · FL 32571
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw breaded shrimp stored over cooked meatballs in reach-in cooler and raw chicken thighs stored over shredded cheese in reach-in coolers at establishment. Employee rearranged items in coolers to correct storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection, observed repackaged raw chicken stored over repackaged raw beef in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed raw chopped fresh garlic in oil 61f on cook line. Less than 4 hours per employee. Employee moved garlic to cooler during inspection. Also observed shredded cabbage 54f on buffet line. Less than 4 hours per employee.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed fried plantains 130f for approximately 1 hour per employee on buffet line. Also observed black pepper chicken 127f for approximately 1.5 hours per employee on buffet line.
Intermediate 1
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Upon inspection, observed sushi rice and sushi bar being held on time per employee. Operator placed time marking stickers during inspection. TPHC form provided to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection, observed ice machine in rear of establishment to have accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Upon inspection, observed raw frog legs and imitation krab in standing water for less than 1 hour per employee. Employee drained water and turned cold water on to properly defrost items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed case of unwashed jalapeños stored over shredded lettuce in walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:35 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.