BUFALUCCA
7429 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
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
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over bbq pork in reach in freezer in the kitchen, owner moved raw beef to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small pot of chili at 71F on prep table, per owner stated has been out less than an hour, going to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed several cups of different salad dressings in reach in cooler not date marked, per owner stated cupped up Sunday on 8/30/26.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks not secured in back of kitchen, owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling tiles soiled with dust in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Owner printed current copy and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on a handle to a reach in freezer in bar area.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop down in a container of flour, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:08 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.