UPTOWN BUFFET
8275 WEST FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn cream stored above oil on dry rack. Observed bottle of pills on same rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee was hands with water but no soap. Inspector coached employee on using soap, employee rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag used for food storage in chest freezer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over tomato and cooked shrimp in reach in cooler across cook line. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs no in use under prep table across cook line at 45F +. Operator placed in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler with ambient temp of 52F. The following tcs foods stored inside: raw fish (54F – Cold Holding); cheese pizza (54F – Cold Holding). As per operator, for less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi bar with no time mark; employee wrote time as inspector began inspection. As per operator, less than 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles with chemical stored above dry dishes. Operator removed chemicals during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnets soiled. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are held. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at kitchen entrance next to buffet. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish tacks. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed with no label on dry dish rack.
Basic 19
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside of rice container.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to multiple tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
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 cooler with ambient temp of 52F. The following tcs foods stored inside: raw fish (54F – Cold Holding); cheese pizza (54F – Cold Holding). As per operator, for less than 4 hours.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag stored on top of chest freezer. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door next to cook line.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observe d8n kitchen area, due to disrepair tiles.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy under cook line.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of dust ice bin. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at multiple coolers across cook line.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at sink next to ice machine. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple freezers. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cans of sauce reused for sugar.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand isn't next to kitchen entrance on buffet side. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:45 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.