BUFFET CITY
1030 58 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High 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**
08A-20-5High 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**
35A-05-4High 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**
35A-23-4High 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**
Intermediate 5
01C-05-4Intermediate – – 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**
01C-03-4Intermediate – – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – – 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**
31A-09-4Intermediate – – 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**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – 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**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – – 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**
35A-06-4Basic – – 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**
23-24-4Basic – – 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**
14-09-4Basic – – 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**
35A-03-4Basic – – 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**
22-08-4Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:49 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.