BUFFET CITY
2150 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 30 & 31 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed open dented can of pineapple chunks and open can of bamboo shoot strips on the hibachi line with produce on line for use. Pineapple Chunks 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-1, Bamboo Shoot Strips 6lbs-11.60 oz-Fi Hood-1 . Bamboo shoot strips had no label on it as well. Both dented cans. Not a delivery day. Observed on dry storage shelf in storage area the following dented cans: Hoisin Sauce 4lbs-14 oz-Sliver Label-12, Pineapple Chunks 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-3, Soy Sauce 3pt- 15 oz Amoy-1, Bamboo Shoot Strips 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-1. Observed operator voluntarily throwing away all dented cans into dumpster. Total on pineapple chunks-4, Total on Bamboo shoot strips 2 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
02C-05-5Intermediate – Combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety ingredient was opened/prepared. Observed multiple items in walk-in coolers (main walk in cooler and produce/salad cooler) with no date markings on items.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards through kitchen and at sushi station stained with black mold like substance all over on one, or both sides. **Repeat Violation**
02D-06-5Intermediate – Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed in dry storage product labeled with out English labeling as well.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk-in coolers (main walk in cooler and produce/salad cooler) with no date markings on items. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled square pans on top of product to be used as scoop. Observed operator removing pans and putting into dish. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of reach in coolers and freezers in sushi area and kitchen with some food build up on back side of handles. Observed Kitchen manager cleaning handles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen and at sushi station with multiple grooves in cutting boards .
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented cans stored with non dented cans on storage shelf. Observed open dented can of pineapple chunks and open can of bamboo shoot strips on the hibachi line with produce on line for use. Pineapple Chunks 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-1, Bamboo Shoot Strips 6lbs-11.60 oz-Fi Hood-1 . Bamboo shoot strips had no label on it as well. Both dented cans. Not a delivery day. Observed on dry storage shelf in storage area the following dented cans: Hoisin Sauce 4lbs-14 oz-Sliver Label-12, Pineapple Chunks 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-3, Soy Sauce 3pt- 15 oz Amoy-1, Bamboo Shoot Strips 6lbs-11.60 oz Fi Hood-1. Observed operator voluntarily throwing away all dented cans into dumpster. Total on pineapple chunks-4, Total on Bamboo shoot strips 2 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at buffet , hair down, not restrained , and no hair nets or hats. Observed employee at Sushi bar and hibachi bar with out hair restraints
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing slider door at sushi station to keep product cold. Observed operator bringing out a door to replace missing door. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a cutting board on shelf with a hole and broken in center of cutting board put away clean. Observed operator throwing away cutting board into trash. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets torn throughout the whole establishment on reach in coolers, reach in freezers, and walk in salad cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door by meat grinder wide open and not propped open. Not self closing. Observed operator closing door. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed food silverware in silverware holder with handles stored in the down position. Observed operator putting back in dish to be re washed and stored properly **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler food in storage bins not covered or protected. Observed operator having employee cover food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at sushi station, employee using a wet soiled cloth to clean prep station and hands. Observed operator getting a clean cloth for use and discarded soiled cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a can of product opened and stored in reach in cooler, on line in original can, lid open, and no label on it. Observed operator throwing away item into trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.