BUFFET CITY
2150 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 30 & 31 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings in a bag with juice next to cooked ham not covered. Observed operator removing pan with ham and voluntarily discarded item.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef next to raw chicken on shelf in walk in. Observed operator moving chicken to bottom shelf.
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed one oyster tag without date last served. Observed operator dating tag. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with black mold like substance on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ice machine in kitchen. Observed operator removing trash cans and empty 5 gallon buckets to un block sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in sushi bar with food debris and a steel wool scrubber inside. Observed operator remove and employee clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handle on reach in cooler at hibachi line with some food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board at prep table in kitchen across from walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
12B-14-4Basic – Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 employee drinks stored inside ice machine in kitchen. Observed operator removing and discarding drinks, removing ice that was touching drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee creamer in reach in cooler on hibachi line. Observed operator disguarding item into trash
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of drinking cups in server station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler across from wok station. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside ice machine with handle touching ice. Observed operator removing scoop, removing ice that was touched by handle of scoop and scoop washed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple spoons in containers in walk in cooler with handles touching ready to eat food. Observed operator removing spoons and scooping out food that was touched with handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on hibachi line reach in cooler with some food debris build up on them **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple items stored in dry containers not labeled **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.