DUFF'S BUFFET
26111 US HWY 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33763
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-28-4High Priority – Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Employee mixed quaternary sanitizer with Clorox. Discussed with manager who discussed with employee. Operator discarded and replaced bucket **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. banana pudding (45F – Cold Holding); cheesecake (50F – Cold Holding) both have been on buffet line for 1 hour. Manager moved food to walk in cooler, added ice and replaced with new pans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink quaternary sanitizer above 500ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with dust. Area surrounding soda nozzles. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Back side of drop plate rusted. Operator states ice machine is only used for buffet ice.
Basic 2
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Walk in cooler fan **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:14 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.