UPTOWN BUFFET
8275 WEST FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking line standing reach in cooler: cooked shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F – Cold Holding); cooked breaded chicken (53F – Cold Holding); pork ribs (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (48F – Cold Holding); imitation krab sushi (53F – Cold Holding). As per employee food was prepared the prior day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: Observed cooking line standing reach in cooler: cooked shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F – Cold Holding); cooked breaded chicken (53F – Cold Holding); pork ribs (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (48F – Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking line 2 doors standing reach in cooler: cooked shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F – Cold Holding); cooked breaded chicken (53F – Cold Holding); pork ribs (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (48F – Cold Holding); imitation krab sushi (53F – Cold Holding). As per employee food was prepared the prior day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: Observed cooking line standing reach in cooler: cooked shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F – Cold Holding); cooked breaded chicken (53F – Cold Holding); pork ribs (53F – Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (48F – Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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 multiple reach in cooler with ambient temp of 51F, 63F, and 56F, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed TCS food to the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: 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 multiple reach in cooler with ambient temp of 51F, 63F, and 56F, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed TCS food to the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen due to broken/ missing tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen due to broken/ missing tiles. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter. **Time Extended**
10-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed multiple Reach-in cooler interior with accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: Observed multiple Reach-in cooler interior with accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-23: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:03 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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.