OCEAN BUFFET
6795 W NEWBERRY RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of pears and 1 can of oyster sauce dented.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (47F – Cold Holding) chicken on top shelf in walk in cooler across from freezer. Other items in walk in cooler were either cooling or properly cold held. Item was placed in freezer to rapidly drop in temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in prep area chlorine tested over 200ppm, employee added water and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At Handwash sink by dish machine and in prep area.
Basic 10
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in back storage room, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, manager moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler the gaskets are taped with duct tape. Plastic container holding shrimp in walk in cooler has been burned/warped. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At server area by restrooms, employee removed handle out of food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and table on cooks line, employee moved knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water 77F, employee turned on dipperwell. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler food racks. Fan in double reach in cooler by kitchen swinging doors. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On the right side of hood system on cooks line.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets in prep area and main server area on floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 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.