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 dateAugust 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3433635
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722661
DBPR license5428025

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish fillets stored above unwashed vegetables on shelves at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate02C-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 beans,chickpeas,rice and lobster bisque not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours, inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic32-04-4

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

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in unit at grill area, also on walk in cooler/freezer.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both HWS.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at grill station.

#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on HWS next to 3 compartment sink.

#8Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at grill station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.