Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BUFFET CITY

13235 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34613

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3365327
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8384587
DBPR license3701064

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of water chest nuts on can storage rack. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#11High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken being prepared in preparation area in pan stored on top of bags of flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibs outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pan rack near three compartment sink soiled with grease

#3Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 cans of water chest nuts dented at seam on can rack. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -fan above rear kitchen door soiled -selves under prep table near walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#9Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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