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MIKATA BUFFET INC

3201 NW FEDERAL HWY 1 · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3454045
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8746893
DBPR license5301302

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line flip top cooler, Raw shelled eggs stored over washed, cut bok Choy. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line flip top cooler, Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At kitchen, bowls used to scoop rice from storage bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, large pan of marinated chicken stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At glass door reach in cooler, shelves soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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.