NEW YORK BUFFET
8503 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Reach in near coos line glass door reach in cooler. Chicken 53 °F, ribs50 °F, egg rolls 50 °F, cheese shredded53 °F, salmon50 °F, pork 53 °F, mussels 53 °F, **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8-10 live roaches in dispensing unit of dish washer. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Reach in near coos line glass door reach in cooler. Chicken 53 °F, ribs50 °F, egg rolls 50 °F, cheese shredded53 °F, salmon50 °F, pork 53 °F, mussels 53 °F, **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-5Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
Basic 8
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Warning**
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. White bucket **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a hole that opens to the outside. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp, chicken and pasta in standing water 3 comp sink **Warning**
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauce in white buckets **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Warning**
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.