Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BUFFET CITY

1030 58 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3626390
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13635159
DBPR license6217413

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler Operator switched order of storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: -raw chicken and raw beef stored above containers of sauces in walk in cooler Operator moved containers. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line: fried chicken (48F – Cold Holding) Uncovered to allow to cool, I checked it again before leaving 4 hours later and it was still at 48F. Stop sale issued. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: In walk in coolers Raw beef 41F Cold Holding, raw chicken 48 F Cooling, cooked ribs 57F Cooling, raw oysters 41F Cold Holding, Cooked noodles 44F Cold Holding Reach in coolers on cook line Cooked noodles 50F Cold Holding, raw chicken 43F, cooked shrimp 41F, cut cabbage 43F, fried chicken 43F Operator voluntarily discarded both containers of noodles, as they could jot determine how long they'd been out of temperature or if they had properly cooled. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -some tags did not have date mark on them of last day served. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator was only able to provide oyster tags dating back to 1/8/26 – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler door handles soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -water heater that heats water to front half of building is not heating water. Water from all sinks in front half of building is temping at 74F. -door on sushi cooler broken with large hole in it – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Water heater has been fixed and heating water properly. Temped at 105F. Sushi cooler door was replaced but replacement isn't long enough to fully close cooler when shut. **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled throughout kitchen -floors and walls soiled in walk in coolers and freezers – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup on floors and walls of walk-in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in coolers throughout kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in wait station area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.