BUFALUCCA
7429 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on door of reachin cooler that is not turned on but had bus-tub of uncooked French fries floating in stale water. Operator states it was to be discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed glass front cooler at back prep with wording "Cold Drinks" ambient air temperature 57F" (); cheese soup 1/2 gallon(59F – Cold Holding); beef soup 1/2 gallon (60F – Cold Holding); onion soup 1/2 gallon (60F – Cold Holding); cheese (60F – Cold Holding); block of white cheese 17lbs (60F – Cold Holding) Observed cooked wings 15lbs (78F – Cold Holding) under prep table holding at room temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass front cooler at back prep with wording "Cold Drinks" ambient air temperature 57F" (); cheese soup 1/2 gallon(59F – Cold Holding); beef soup 1/2 gallon (60F – Cold Holding); onion soup 1/2 gallon (60F – Cold Holding); cheese (60F – Cold Holding); block of white cheese 17lbs (60F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed steam table where sauces are stored with heavy food debris and spillage baked into equipment. **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. **Warning**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed heavy food debris on and inside door handles of all reach in coolers and kitchen equipment. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed slimy sludge water leaking from front of beer cooler onto floor at front counter. Water pooling under table and along wall under equipment. Observed tracks of waitstaff in water and tracked behind bar area. Operator had employee mop and disinfect area where water was pooling and behind bar where tracked. **Warning**
29-25-4Basic – Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. Observed grease trap on interior of establishment at warewash with a quarter size or more hole in top of lid **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed ne dead roach on wall near floor across from reachin upright freezer. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed blender soiled , can opener soiled, chili warmer soiled with old food on knobs and sides. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed surface and interior of old stove with whole pieces of chicken lost into interior of oven under burners and left. Observed heavy food debris under all kitchen equipment. Observed interior and exterior of cooler that is not working where potatoes soaking in water were stored was told that was waste. Lower shelving of prep tables covered in old food debris. **Warning**
03A-05-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed glass front cooler at back prep with wording "Cold Drinks" ambient air temperature 57F" (); cheese soup 1/2 gallon(59F – Cold Holding); beef soup 1/2 gallon (60F – Cold Holding); onion soup 1/2 gallon (60F – Cold Holding); cheese (60F – Cold Holding); block of white cheese 17lbs (60F – Cold Holding) Observed cooked wings 15lbs (78F – Cold Holding) under prep table holding at room temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:05 PM.
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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.