BUFFALO STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD INC
103360 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on raw burgers container at walk in cooler, employee stated food was segregated to be discarded. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw steak stored on non food grade bags at walk in cooler. Employee removed from bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary +500ppm); employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (68F – Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (68F – Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some lids containers soiled with food debris at walk in cooler.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge and utensil stored on hand wash sink across grill. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 black beans, mashed potatoes and cooked yucas not dated marked on rack at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at front counter, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on 2 units across grill at cook line.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line across stove.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at front counter, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Boat walk in cooler/ freezer.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor next to fryer at cook line.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on black beans container at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across grill at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 2 units across grill at cook line.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in coolers interior across grill at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler interior/ freezer.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at cook line.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not identified at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.