DUFF'S BUFFET
26111 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched his face and clothing without washing hands and returned to food preparation. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with manger and staff.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cut tomatoes next to raw fish in reach in cooler next to batter station. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles stored above coffee packs and napkin packs. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red cup used as scoop in sugar container in server area near bathrooms. Manager replaced with handled scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in dry storage area used under flour bags. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles in kitchen with damage.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in cook line, prep area, and storage areas.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks located on shelf with napkins for tables. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed in silver pans on storage rack next to dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed multiple areas in kitchen with standing water.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container of bread stored next to dirty dish tube. Manager moved container. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in dry storage area connected to walk in cooler. Manager stated they have the shields to replace them.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt, sugar, and other seasoning not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:43 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.