BUFFALO CHIPS REST
26620 OLD US 41, Bonita Spg FL 34135 · (941)947-1000
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corned Beef in the walk-in cooler was dated 12-6 (8 days). Operator discarded product.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017003809 | Dec 7, 2016 | Feb 9, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line. Employee put hairnet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
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Single-service plates not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored inverted.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Luis S expired 11/7/24, and Smith S expired 11/7/24.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles containing unknown substance by triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle submerged in bread crumbs. Operator removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of pickles observed on floor in walk in cooler.
Jul 25, 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
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Bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of yellow liquid and squeeze bottle of red liquid unlabeled at the kitchen 3-compartment sink. Employee labeled the bottles for bleach and quaternary.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on the interior deflector.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two bags containing employee food were stored with food for sale to the public in the back walk-in cooler. Employee food should be stored segregated and clearly marked and below and away from food for sale to the public.
Food stored on floor. Bags of whole onions and a tub containing wrapped buns was stored on the floor in dry storage.
Hole in or other damage to wall., broken pink tiles, damaged plaster and missing cove base in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: soda gun holster at the bar had encrusted build-up on the inside of the black rubber boot. Educated bartender about increasing the frequency of cleaning this item.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use salad dressing containers are being re-used to store wing sauce.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ribs were stored above portioned sauces in the walk-cooler. Employee moved ribs to proper storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on salad make table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing wall tiles in several areas and damaged plaster in multiple areas.
Metal ceiling in dry storage is soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles for storage of barbeque sauce
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of seasoned taco meat was dated 11-29; container of pico de gallo was dated 12-4; container of pulled pork was dated 12-9.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of seasoned taco meat was dated 11-29; container of pico de gallo was dated 12-4; container of pulled pork was dated 12-9.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling observed between the steam table and the fry area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on top of packaged food on the dry storage shelving by the back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the reach-in cooler door next to the oven. Torn gaskets on the reach-in cooler door on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Large stock pot of barbecue sauce was stored directly on the floor in the prep area.
Hole in or other damage to walls in multiple areas.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles to store barbecue sauce.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of disinfectant stored on a shelf with wing sauce in the kitchen and the hostess station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in basin indicating use as a dump sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, observed in the flip top cooler in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron and sweatshirt stored with sugar packets and ketchup on a shelf in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Tub of bread and jugs of oil stored on floor in dry storage.
Hole in or other damage (missing tiles) to wall in several areas.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to three-compartment blocked by dirty dishes on the floor directly in front. Food debris in hand sink next to three-compartment sink. Sink is being used as a dump sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas in the back of the house. Damaged walls in multiple areas, rendering them no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One cook observed wearing a bracelet. One cook was wearing a wristwatch. Both were engaged in cooking.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the machine by the rear entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plexiglass dividers at the bar observed cracked with heavy build-up of mold-like substance.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corned Beef in the walk-in cooler was dated 12-6 (8 days). Operator discarded product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to the three-compartment was filled with ice.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored in the Panko breading.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the back of the house. Walls damaged in several areas throughout the back of the house, not smooth and easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water was on the prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster for the soda gun observed to have a heavy white build-up Damaged plexiglass dividers at the bar observed with old tape and mold-like build-up.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jugs previously containing commercially-prepared dressings are re-used to store sauces.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Guacamole was thawing at room temperature.
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