BUFALUCCA
7429 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
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 4
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary test strips turn aquamarine. Added water and tested at 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. cold drink cooler 1 door glass front (); taco mix (67F);; rice (61F – Cold Holding) see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. cold drink cooler 1 door glass front (); taco mix (67F);; rice (61F – Cold Holding) Less than 1 hour.shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding) Observed 1door prep top cooler. (); grilled chicken (70F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (71F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (70F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (67F – Cold Holding); sour cream (57F – Cold Holding) operator states foods were put in this cooler at 1030am. Must be discarded by 230 if not served. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored over juice containers at front counter, on clean dish dry rack at warewash area, on prep table at back prep. Operator removed all to mop sink area storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided during inspection via email. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided during inspection via email. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored at 3 bay sink with dirty dishes in sink . Operator moved to clean area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed 6 pieces of boxes from food service and old apron other small trash and old aluminum pans and broken cleaning utensils and other small trash in ditch and around small porch where garbage cans are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided during inspection via email. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.