ORANGE BUFFET
475 BLANDING BLVD · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage on speed rack, #10 can of strawberry glaze and #10 can of beets with deep denting along top and side seams.
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Tub of opened raw chicken stored above tub of opened raw beef in walk in cooler by meat prep room. Operator rearranged to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 357 rodent droppings observed: 44 rodent droppings on top of dish machine 25 rodent droppings under dish machine area Approximately 16 rodent droppings under prep table across from dish room 2 rodent droppings under chemical system in closet Approximately 30 rodent droppings under triple sink Approximately 200 rodent droppings under shelving throughout dry storage room Approximately 20 rodent droppings to interior right of back exit Approximately 20 rodent droppings throughout sushi area **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In dry storage on speed rack, #10 can of strawberry glaze and #10 can of beets with deep denting along top and side seams.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in water on cart at grill at 72F. Employee states placed out approximately 1.5 hours prior. Garlic and water placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time marking on buffet items or sushi rice. Per operator, all buffet items placed out at 10:30 and sushi rice prepared at 11:00. All food products marked with correct time during inspection.
Intermediate 3
01D-02-4Intermediate – Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Operator could only provided one invoice for a delivery on 10/31/2024.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has food debris. Interior of two soda nozzles on left soda machine and one nozzle on right soda machine has build up of debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrubbie in handwash sink by grills in kitchen.
Basic 11
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine has black and pink mold-like substance.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops in buckets of uncooked rice in dry storage. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage on speed rack, #10 can of strawberry glaze and #10 can of beets with deep denting along top and side seams. Operator removed both cans from rest of supply. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Water observed between stacked plastic cups in service station.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under left wok area and fryers are soiled with debris and grease build up.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of raw chicken and raw beef stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved all to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Loose debris and discarded tire behind dumpster.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on cooling unit in walk in freezer by dry storage. Multiple floor tiles missing in walk in cooler at meat prep room.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs stored on fryer door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Pre rinse nozzle at dish machine has black mold-like substance on sprayer and handle.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Both dumpsters have right lids open. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:57 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.