BUFALUCCA
7429 US HWY 27 N, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-304-8954
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on door of reachin cooler that is not turned on but had bus-tub of uncooked French fries floating in stale water. Operator states it was to be discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019037294 | Jul 19, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2018056982 | Nov 5, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner on top of two boxes of oil in the kitchen, owner moved the chemical.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a basket and bowl in the hand wash sink next to reach in freezer in the kitchen, owner moved.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense towels in the women's bathroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in the bar area.
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some vents and tiles soiled in throughout the back of kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employees cell phone in the food preparation area and an employees purse in the dry storage area in the kitchen, owner moved both items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelve with water in between and not air drying properly, owner moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler in the kitchen by the back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the bar area.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil torn on the shelf next to the fryer in the kitchen.
Oct 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles and vents were soiled throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler torn in the kitchen.
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep table-sliced tomatoes-54F and Mix cheddar cheese-56F, owner put ice in the prep table and brought the temperature down.
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. Observed no proof of training for some of the employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date-marked in the reach in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed some CO2 tanks not secured in back of kitchen, owner put a chain around them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles and vents were soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting on prep table grooved in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees drink on the cutting board at the prep table, employee moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a bracelet on while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of drinking cups in the bar area with water in between, not properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler torn in the kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one filter missing, owner stated company coming out to work on it.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty plates then clean equipment without washed their hands. Server removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (55F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a preparation table in the kitchen. Owner removed the bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be sanitized and.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of both ice machines in the bar area soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in the cook line and preparation areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields in the cook line area broken and cracked.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the cook line area soiled.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated and washed hands.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Apple for small flying insects on bar. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary strips, operator obtained.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.
Garbage on ground around door, consisting of soiled boxes.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair, at cook line.
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.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed slimy sludge water leaking from front of beer cooler onto floor at front counter. Water pooling under table and along wall under equipment. Observed tracks of waitstaff in water and tracked behind bar area. Operator had employee mop and disinfect area where water was pooling and behind bar where tracked.
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on door of reachin cooler that is not turned on but had bus-tub of uncooked French fries floating in stale water. Operator states it was to be discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed glass front cooler at back prep with wording "Cold Drinks" ambient air temperature 57F" (); cheese soup 1/2 gallon(59F - Cold Holding); beef soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); onion soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); block of white cheese 17lbs (60F - Cold Holding) Observed cooked wings 15lbs (78F - Cold Holding) under prep table holding at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass front cooler at back prep with wording "Cold Drinks" ambient air temperature 57F" (); cheese soup 1/2 gallon(59F - Cold Holding); beef soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); onion soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); block of white cheese 17lbs (60F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed steam table where sauces are stored with heavy food debris and spillage baked into equipment.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed heavy food debris on and inside door handles of all reach in coolers and kitchen equipment.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed slimy sludge water leaking from front of beer cooler onto floor at front counter. Water pooling under table and along wall under equipment. Observed tracks of waitstaff in water and tracked behind bar area. Operator had employee mop and disinfect area where water was pooling and behind bar where tracked.
Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. Observed grease trap on interior of establishment at warewash with a quarter size or more hole in top of lid
Dead roaches on premises. Observed ne dead roach on wall near floor across from reachin upright freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed blender soiled, can opener soiled, chili warmer soiled with old food on knobs and sides.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed surface and interior of old stove with whole pieces of chicken lost into interior of oven under burners and left. Observed heavy food debris under all kitchen equipment. Observed interior and exterior of cooler that is not working where potatoes soaking in water were stored was told that was waste. Lower shelving of prep tables covered in old food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed glass front cooler at back prep with wording "Cold Drinks" ambient air temperature 57F" (); cheese soup 1/2 gallon(59F - Cold Holding); beef soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); onion soup 1/2 gallon (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); block of white cheese 17lbs (60F - Cold Holding) Observed cooked wings 15lbs (78F - Cold Holding) under prep table holding at room temperature.
Nov 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed 6 pieces of boxes from food service and old apron other small trash and old aluminum pans and broken cleaning utensils and other small trash in ditch and around small porch where garbage cans are stored.
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary test strips turn aquamarine. Added water and tested at 400ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. cold drink cooler 1 door glass front (); taco mix (67F);; rice (61F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. cold drink cooler 1 door glass front (); taco mix (67F);; rice (61F - Cold Holding) Less than 1 hour.shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Observed 1door prep top cooler. (); grilled chicken (70F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (71F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding) operator states foods were put in this cooler at 1030am. Must be discarded by 230 if not served.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored over juice containers at front counter, on clean dish dry rack at warewash area, on prep table at back prep. Operator removed all to mop sink area storage.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided during inspection via email.
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. Inspector provided during inspection via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled chemicals.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored at 3 bay sink with dirty dishes in sink. Operator moved to clean area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed 6 pieces of boxes from food service and old apron other small trash and old aluminum pans and broken cleaning utensils and other small trash in ditch and around small porch where garbage cans are stored.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided during inspection via email.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.