BUFFET CITY
1030 58 ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-86-1High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In sushi area- Paper towel in contact with raw salmon Paper towel in contact with cooked scrambled egg Operator removed paper towels **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-12: Paper towel in contact with fried sushi roll at sushi bar. Operator removed paper towel. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in coolers- -Raw salmon stored over hot dogs -Raw squid stored over cooked shrimp In walk in freezer- -Raw fish stored over cream cheese rangoons, neither in commercial packaging -Raw chicken stored over cream cheese rangoons, neither in commercial packaging -Raw chicken over cooked snails, neither in commercial packaging Operator moved all items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-12: Raw fish stored above krab salad in walk in cooler Operator moved raw foods to store below krab salad **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles stacked and covered cooling in walk in cooler cooked noodles (60F – Cooling, retemped at 58F) -raw chicken wings ambient cooling in bottom of reach in cooler at 47F ambient. raw chicken wings (46F – Cooling, retemped at 48F) Operator unstacked and uncovered noodles, moved chicken wings and other foods from out of order cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-12: noodles cooked at 1 PM, temped at 4PM. Stacked and covered cooling in walk in cooler cooked noodles (72F – Cooling, retemped at 66F) I did not issue stop sale because I am factoring in time it took to get to 135F, and we were able to get them below 70F within minutes of unstacking, uncovering, and stirring. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards throughout kitchen are stained -Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-12: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-12: Oyster tags not marked with last date sold. **Time Extended**
16-54-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp DM not temping 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 158F) We ran several times and that was as high as it would temp. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-12: **Time Extended**
Basic 2
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards throughout kitchen are grooved **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. -Sauces on floor walk in cooler -Cases of food on floor in walk in freezer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-12: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:30 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.