UPTOWN BUFFET
8275 WEST FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
40 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning dishes, did not wash hands prior to putting clean utensils in storage bin. **Warning**
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 20 pounds of dragon fruit and 19 pounds of Langon fruit being sold and served in restaurant, invoice provided by operator, however; no approved source provided: Globe Farm LLC. Inspector called numbers on invoice from two different phones from inspectors, one answered and said wrong number, then was blocked on both inspectors phones. Inspector called from second phone and received no answer or call back, no message able to be left on the voicemail. Inspector searched FDACS site, unable to locate a current active license with the State of Florida. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed flour, cornstarch, and sugar in non food grade containers Observed rice in Publix storage containers Observed frozen pork in plastic takeout bags **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. 10/01/2023 Owner paid license, confirmation number: 247084898 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken marinating over cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from grill station. Observed in walk in cooler raw fish over broccoli, raw shrimp over soy sauce, raw shrimp over broccoli salad. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling in hallway by back door exit. **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 20 pounds of dragon fruit and 19 pounds of Langon fruit being sold and served in restaurant, invoice provided by operator, however; no approved source provided: Globe Farm LLC. Inspector called numbers on invoice from two different phones from inspectors, one answered and said wrong number, then was blocked on both inspectors phones. Inspector called from second phone and received no answer or call back, no message able to be left on the voicemail. Inspector searched FDACS site, unable to locate a current active license with the State of Florida. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen; meat grinder, can opener, multiple cutting boards, all soiled with food debris. Observed dirty water on stove top at Wok Station **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
Basic 29
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin in dining area on right side of restaurant filled with mold like substance. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple soy sauce containers with bowl inside as scoop; no handle. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 containers of helium not secure. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles in dining area and kitchen soiled **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons not being inverted after sanitation. Coached employee on proper storing, employee inverted silverware. Observed utensils for cooking and serving not inverted, mixed in bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbages cans with no lids in women's restroom. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table in front of wok station with multiple marks. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches in kitchen: approximately 5 dead roaches below hand wash sink, 1 on hand wash near ware wash area, 9 dead roaches near exit door in hallway near sushi bar. Operator cleaned dead roaches during inspection. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed waitress grab piece of melon with tongs at dessert bar and start to consume melon walking around buffet area **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Tupperware in dining room soda fridge with food, as well as employees smoothie in cup. Observed head and shoulders shampoo in storage area in back of kitchen; car oil, multiple tools and screws, hats and aprons stored on spice rack at exit door. **Warning**
08B-48-4Basic – Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing trays of wonton in dining area. Observed the tables in Back dining room covered in Saran wrap with cooking ingredients on table. Discussed with operator where prepping for food should occur. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed sheet trays on rack by three compartment sink not inverted with water nesting. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps beneath both exterior doors in back of restaurant in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors and drains soiled **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly traps hanging above dry food in hall where kitchen exit and sushi area is located. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce and oil stored on floor **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop in ice machine left side of restaurant in dining area. **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holder **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon for white rice in standing water at 78F. Manager removed container with spoon and water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed multiple pairs of shoes in kitchen area, observed aprons and hats on rack. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food bins covered in flour and corn starch powder. Observed soiled gaskets and shelves at all Reach in coolers and freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Kitchen area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled and rust pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in all walk in coolers and freezers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen storage area **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Mop on floor, not stored hanging. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen, not in solution. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.