Inspection Report

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BUSTER'S BISTRO

300 S SANFORD AVE · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3773633
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13902715
DBPR license6905128

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#18High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on rear of building **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#19Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -heavy whipped cream stored in small reach-in cooler underneath the register in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of small reach-in cooler in food pick-up area -ice bin at the end of the bar has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in bar area blocked by beer buckets, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink and buckets -CHLORINE for dishwasher **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, operator restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#24Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 17

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -3 tanks stored outside the back door **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler equipment continuously dripping **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the right side that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler -in dining area and leading into the bar area, operator mopped **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor in bar area between dishwasher and reach-in cooler -floor underneath fryers -floor underneath steam table **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -raw beef container lid corner is broken, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall in storage area -multiple holes in kitchen walls **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers and stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelf behind sandwich press -exterior of employee locker -bar triple door reach-in cooler door gaskets -bar triple sink soiled -black plastic shelf used for soiled dishes **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lids. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -inside small reach-in cooler underneath the register in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -sleeves of plastic cups stored on the floor underneath ice bin in bar area, employee elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -inside small reach-in cooler underneath the register in the bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -outdoor storage area **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind equipment in bar area **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -triple sink sprayer **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

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