Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BUFFET CITY

2150 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 30 & 31 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3701219
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13723407
DBPR license1802028

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over washed and cut mushrooms in a reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal container with water in the hand sink at the hibachi station. The operator removed the container from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the server station. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a digital probe thermometer not working due to a dead battery.

Basic 8

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator printed and posted the seating license. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The operator discarded the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on a prep table near the entrance to the kitchen The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The cell phone was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop stored in 84F standing water. The operator stored the scoop in a clean, dry container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in the top display case on the reach in cooler at the sushi station.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees at multiple hand sinks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed crispy won ton strips stored uncovered in dry storage. The operator covered the wonton strips. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.