GOODTOWN BUFFET
218 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-8High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6+ flies flying in the kitchen. Observed 4 live flies land on prep table where near wonton filling. Observed 3 live flies flying inside of walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: During callback inspection observed approximately 8+ live flies flying inside the kitchen. Observed 4 live flies land on prep table located in the middle of the kitchen. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: During callback inspection observed 7 live flies flying inside of the kitchen. Observed 3 live flies landed on preparation table where employee is cutting lemons. Observed 2 live flies landed on triple sink with raw fish thawing inside. Observed 3 live flies landed on cutting boards near sushi station. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (112F – Hot Holding) at hot holding buffet line, as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator removed product from line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: During callback inspection observed cooked chicken (86F – Hot Holding) at hot holding buffet line, as per operator for less than 1 hours. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: During callback inspection observed cooked chicken (128F – Hot Holding) at hot holding buffet line, as per person in charge for less than an hour. Advised person in charge to reheat product. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener heavily soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink near ice machine in the kitchen black by yellow mop buckets, white buckets. Observed handwashing sink next to walk in cooler blocked by equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: During callback inspection observed handwashing sink near ice machine in the kitchen black by yellow mop buckets, white buckets. Observed handwashing sink next to walk in cooler blocked by equipment. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: During callback inspection observed handwashing sink near ice machine in the kitchen black by yellow mop buckets, white buckets. Observed handwashing sink next to walk in cooler blocked by equipment. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – written plan not complete for TPHC at the buffet line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: During callback inspection observed written plan not complete for TPHC at the buffet line. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 17
16-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher heavily soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in rice container. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment at cook line. And walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black fans at prep table in the middle of the kitchen heavily soiled with dust. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green, blue, white, yellow cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside of the walk in cooler. Observed in some areas in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen in storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of raw marinated chicken stored directly on floor in the middle of the kitchen. Observed throughout walk in coolers and kitchen; multiple containers of soy sauce and vegetables on floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: During callback inspection observed throughout walk in coolers and kitchen; multiple containers of soy sauce and vegetables on floor. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in both walk in coolers. Also observed reach in cooler in the cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler and freezer with no covers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. Also in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under sink near the dishwasher soiled with black mold like substance. Observed wall under sink near the walk in coolers. Observed wall under triple sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths at cook line, and prep tables. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-26: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-08: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:22 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.