BUFFET CITY
4458 BEE RIDGE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 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 3 cans sliced peaches and 4 cans pineapple juice dented at top edge and some with popped can. Manager separated for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measure cups sanitizer bucket and items in sushi bar, wait stations hand wash sinks. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Henry Lopez working 6 months
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic deli container used to scoop sauce. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on shelf with food above reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups stacked together wet nesting at back soda station.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at hibachi station utensils in 125F water. Employee changed water to above 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:47 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.