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 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3719229
Visit number4
Inspection Visit ID13871086
DBPR license6217413

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate01C-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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate01C-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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Intermediate22-02-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate31A-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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-05: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

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