DUFF'S BUFFET
26111 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches in hole under dishmachine 2 live roaches on wheel of fryer **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (55F – Cold Holding)on buffet since 11am. No temperatures taken. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet: sour cream (55F – Cold Holding) at buffet since 11am, no temperatures taken. See stop sale. cut lettuce (55F – Cold Holding) on line for 30 minutes. whipped cream (50F – Cold Holding) on line for less than an hour. Operator relocated both food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tiger balm on rack above container of bread. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with dust. Area around soda nozzles soiled. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by cart. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines soiled with mold like substance on top interior walls. Discussed with manager who began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile damaged where exit sign is hanging. Located near warewashing area. Vents rusted in kitchen **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in prep area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in electrical box 1 dead roach under flat top 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and backpack above container of bread on rack. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen, warewashing area, dry storage and walk in cooler. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled and warewashing area soiled with dust or stained. Walls in warewashing area soiled. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food items on floor of walk in freezer. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in warewashing area. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Heavy buildup on sides or equipment on cookline and on bottom/underneath equipment. Discussed with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler. Discussed the need to segregate and label employee food and beverages. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:01 AM.
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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.