OCEAN BUFFET
6795 W NEWBERRY RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of Hunts ketchup, dented.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : no current time marks for all the buffet charts. The charts were updated during the inspection. Also the pasta time as a public health control sticker fell off. This was replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : no Certified Food Manager present with 4+ food service employees working. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of soap and paper towels at the cook line corner hand wash sink. Soap and paper towel added. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed : Employee Training missing date of birth.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : multiple expired certificates.
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : multiple employee drinks in the kitchen stored over guest food. The drinks were moved below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the soda racks.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed : the floor in the kitchen has multiple cracks/holes and damage. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed the last inspection was not made available for review. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the light switch in the can storage area has an accumulation of grease and grime.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was open.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:22 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.