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 dateAugust 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3719229
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13868082
DBPR license6217413

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over pizzas in reach in cooler near ovens Operator moved pizzas to store above chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#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 over raw shrimp in reach in cooler Operator moved chicken to store below shrimp -Raw chicken over raw salmon in walk in freezer Operator moved salmon for proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in doors of hot box 1 live roach in utility room with soda boxes 13 live roaches in dry storage room, on floors, shelves, and in container of paper to go bags 1 live roach in unused ice machine Operator killed all roaches, discarded paper bags. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: 2 live roaches in dry storage room, one on floor one on cart 1 live roach on kitchen floor near dish pit 1 live roach in out of order ice machine 1 live roach inside reach in cooler on cookline 1 live roach in door hinges of reach in cooler on cookline **Time Extended** **Time Extended**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -roach droppings in corners of shelving in dry storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Last 90 days of oyster tags not dated. Discussed proper dating of oyster tags with operators. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hws at kitchen entrance not easily accessible due to very small amount of space to access it, crowded by cookline equipment. I was only able to wash one hand at a time **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sushi chef using hand wash sink to rinse sanitize cloth **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic35A-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -3 dead roaches in sticky trap under hand wash sink by kitchen entrance **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on cook line grooved **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in door of hot box -1 dead roach in floor in dry storage room -4 dead roaches in dry storage room **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: 6 dead roaches on kitchen floor 4 dead roaches in dry storage room 1 dead roach in reach in freezer 1 dead roach above kitchen door **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-04: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.