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BUFFALO CHARLIE'S

1269 BAYSHORE BLVD, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-330-6118

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats33
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216219
Grade history
MAR 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
FEB 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2016027606May 11, 2016Oct 25, 2016$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 6 seconds in kitchen.
High priority/12A-17-4
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary solution 500ppm. Operator changed bucket and remeasured at 200ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to dump ice at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom
Basic/32-12-6
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open cup in kitchen.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping burgers no hair restraint. Operator had employee place on hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink in bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Some bottles of sauces unlabeled in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket sitting in handwash sink behind bar. Operator relocated.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lindsey's expired 02/2025. No food handlers trainings observed for the establishment. Majority of employees are certified food managers, or have worked at establishment for less than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. For one employee, Webbhahn who has worked at establishment for less than 60 days. Provided operator with the employee reporting agreement. Employee read and signed at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.