BUSTER'S BISTRO
300 S SANFORD AVE · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect over triple sink sprayer -1 live, small flying insect over floor drain underneath triple sink -4 live, small flying insects on soda gun nozzle in bar area **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar triple sink tested 0ppm, employee drained **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored over cured meats in walk-in cooler, operator relocated the raw beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. -floor drain in kitchen nearest to only handwash sink backing up while handwash sink is in operation **Admin Complaint**
28-25-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. -Only handwash sink in kitchen, operator disassembled plumbing underneath, snaked pipe, reassembled plumbing, upon reassembly sink is still backing up **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese curds 48F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on insufficient ice bath, operator added ice to rapidly cool -butter 88F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on shelf next to sandwich press, operator relocated to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool. Advised operator of option to utilize Time As Public Health Control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -only handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible due to improper drainage **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink inside stall in men's bathroom, operator restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 23
32-07-5Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. -women's bathroom: mirror soiled -men's bathroom: toilet, sinks, and mirrors are soiled **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in flour container, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -multiple cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -dishmachine in kitchen not being used per City of Sanford due to wastewater clogging municipal waste system -dishmachine in bar area not functioning properly, employee stated repairs have been scheduled **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee scarf hanging off walk-in cooler shelf, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -bar triple sink, operator drained **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -broken floor tiles harboring standing water **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor and drain underneath triple sink significantly soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles harboring standing water throughout the kitchen **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -wooden pallets **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice bin in bar area, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster, operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled -sides of cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -shelf underneath table-top grill has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear hallway door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall underneath and above triple sink heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on prep table at entrance to kitchen, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt and sugar containers, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.
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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.