BUYA
911 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10 ppm.mDiscontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee primed dishmachine. Reading 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled dishes then touch clean utensil on cooks line. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating with an expired license 02-01-2024. **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw comminuted meat stored above pasta and french fries in upright freezer next to mop sink. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 12:15pm Operator placed items in ice bath on reach-in cooler cooks line and walk-in cooler. Re temp at 1:15pm a. boiled egg (64F – Cold Holding) 52f b. shredded beef (51F – Cold Holding); 42f c. shredded pork (55F – Cold Holding) 45f d. sliced duck (64F – Cold Holding) 48f e. sprouts (57F – Cold Holding) 45f f. cooked corn (57F – Cold Holding); 49f g. cooked rice (56F – Cold Holding); 43f h. cooked pork (56F – Cold Holding) 44f i. broth (64F – Cold Holding) 59f Walk-in cooler at 12:35pm a. boiled egg (47F – Cold Holding); 43f b. fried chicken (47F – Cold Holding); 43f c. sprouts (48F – Cold Holding); 44f d. raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding) 42f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 9
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used as dump sink with ice and shake cup inside bowl **Warning**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 1. Sara Schulz **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves an undercooked soft-boiled egg in that is not identified on menu as undercooked in the following dishes a. Crispy Duck Ramen b. Roasted Pork Ramen c. Braised Short Rib Ramen d. Grilled Chicken Ramen e. Mushroom ramen f. Spicy tuna poke bowl is not as identified as being served raw. a. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 17
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen above three-compartment are soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator Unable to locate DBPR Food Service License. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf above dishmachine are stored wet. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to reach-in cooler on cooks line is rusted. Walk-in cooler door is missing handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Two 5 gallon containers of cooking oil stored on floor at rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields in kitchen is soiled with brown substance. **Warning**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in prep sink without running cold water or under refrigeration. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white powered stored on shelf in kitchen, not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:38 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.