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BUEN CAFE

103 AMBERSWEET WAY, Davenport FL 33897 · 863-353-8599

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307653
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 5 flying insects around grill. 10 flying insects around three compartment sink, sanitizer station. 7 flying insects on two door upright cooler and freezer. 7 flying insects on storage shelf above sandwich station. 5 flying insects flying around front service counter.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026021984Mar 27, 2026Jun 24, 2026$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit May 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice catch plate soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended*/Return visit May 26, 2026 · Time Extended
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on up right reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups stored in floor in back room.
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 27, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hilda Mary, Jenny.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice catch plate soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended*
Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen by three compartment sink, due to soiled wiping cloths both being properly disposed after shift. Manager removed wiping cloths from kitchen.
Basic/36-64-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 5 flying insects around grill. 10 flying insects around three compartment sink, sanitizer station. 7 flying insects on two door upright cooler and freezer. 7 flying insects on storage shelf above sandwich station. 5 flying insects flying around front service counter.
High priority/35A-02-7/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · 3 flying insects on shelf above sandwich station. Manager killed and sanitized area. 2 above 3 compartment sink. Manager killed and sanitized area. Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hilda Mary, Jenny.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice catch plate soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Objectionable odors in kitchen by three compartment sink, due to soiled wiping cloths both being properly disposed after shift. Manager removed wiping cloths from kitchen.
Basic/36-64-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Mar 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 5 flying insects around grill. 10 flying insects around three compartment sink, sanitizer station. 7 flying insects on two door upright cooler and freezer. 7 flying insects on storage shelf above sandwich station. 5 flying insects flying around front service counter.
High priority/35A-02-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hilda Mary, Jenny.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice catch plate soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in kitchen by three compartment sink, due to soiled wiping cloths both being properly disposed after shift. Manager removed wiping cloths from kitchen.
Basic/36-64-5/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees no food handlers card. Jenny, Aury, and Hilda Only one employee has food safety card, one expired and CFM.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees on cook line no hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil and juice bottles being stored on the floor. Manager placed empty oil containers under items to prop up.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice Nozzle catch plate soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned catch plate Gaskets on sandwich station flip top unit soiled with grease and food debris. Upright reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected on site
Reach-in cooler sandwich station interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored, on floor. Manager moved to storage closet off of floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on cook line with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor operator put on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs on oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor by entrance of kitchen. Operator picked boxes up off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eishamarie rivera 8-6-2018.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of sugar.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.