UPTOWN BUFFET
8275 WEST FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of United Friendship peaches; 10 lb 6 oz. Operator segregated can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above broccoli and corn. Operator corrected order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler next to ice bin with ambient temp of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours:swai (50F – Cold Holding). Operator threw out fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to ice bin with ambient temp of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours:swai (50F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 rolls and cold bar on time with no mark. As per operator, less than the 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line: fried fish (107F – Hot Holding); honey chicken (104F – Hot Holding); pork (117F – Hot Holding); spring roll (133F – Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator removed double trays to be in full contact with hot water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on dry dish rack; spray and drain cleaner. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge store in hand isn't next to ice machine. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled. **Warning**
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 reach in cooler next to ice bin with ambient temp of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours:swai (50F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at sushi counter. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi cooler window broken. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen due to broken/ missing tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and multiple reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at multiple coolers across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:27 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.