BUFALUCCA
7429 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep table-sliced tomatoes-54F and Mix cheddar cheese-56F, owner put ice in the prep table and brought the temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for some of the employees. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date-marked in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed some CO2 tanks not secured in back of kitchen, owner put a chain around them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles and vents were soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting on prep table grooved in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees drink on the cutting board at the prep table, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a bracelet on while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stack of drinking cups in the bar area with water in between, not properly air drying. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler torn in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one filter missing, owner stated company coming out to work on it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:01 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.