Inspection Report

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BUFFALO STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD INC

103360 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3402893
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8540859
DBPR license5428025

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (112F – Hot Holding); in warmer at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours.cooked rice (169F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to grill. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked , as per employee from previous day, inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms.

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryers at kitchen area.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to grill.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area.

#5Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.