BUFFET CITY
2150 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 30 & 31 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw crab in the protein walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the shrimp and crab. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kanor Liu and Shuanglong Zheng food manager certification expired 1/19/2026 and 1/21/2026 .
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink at the entrance to the cook line blocked by a trash can and a dish cart. The operator removed the obstructions. **Corrected On-Site**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at multiple handwash sinks in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for some of the hand sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoops for multiple food items in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in the dining room.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bags of unwashed onions stored on the floor of the produce walk in cooler. The operator prop stored the onions. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signage stating that employees must wash hands at multiple hand sinks in the kitchen.
36-34-5Basic – Observed ceiling vents in the dining area with an accumulation of dust in the dining area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab meat thawing in standing water. The operator placed the crab meat under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:10 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.