Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BUFALUCCA

7429 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3498710
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8877899
DBPR license3801133

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Apple for small flying insects on bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table.

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary strips, operator obtained. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two employees did not have agreement signed- operator had signed on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.

#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on ground around door, consisting of soiled boxes.

#5Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair, at cook line.

#6Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Two handwashing's sinks no trash can, one was by the make table and the other bar area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.