BUFFET CITY
13235 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen not landing on any equipment or food near trash cans without lids. Discussed with operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018061644 | Oct 29, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Multiple employee training certificates contain 2 three year timeframes of training/reused certificates.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between reach in cooler and prep table in cook line area. Operator removed.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauce in vertical reach-in cooler behind hibachi cooking area. Operator moved and stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator placed paper towels.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in Pepsi cooler. Operator dated.
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge/steel wool stored in hand wash sinks. Operator removed.
Buffet plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Mussels in prep area not in running water. Operator moved to sink with cool running water.
Jul 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Employee fixed and new reading for chlorine sanitizing dishmachine is at 50 ppm.
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Employee fixed and new reading for chlorine sanitizing dishmachine is at 50 ppm.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed container of chopped green onions not protected underneath sneeze guard in container without lid in self service buffet bar. Employee moved.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen not landing on any equipment or food near trash cans without lids. Discussed with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cracked eggs stored over ready-to-eat tofu in lift top reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in lift top reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding in Sushi Case); Spicy Tuna (45F - Cold Holding in Sushi Case) and Raw Fish (51F - Cold Holding in Sushi Case). Employee removed and placed in reach-in cooler below sushi display case.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for sushi rice Marked time on rice holder.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with accumulation of food debris and accumulation of food debris on can opener blade. Manager cleaned and sanitized can opener blade.
Buffet plates not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Operator corrected.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not dated
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior guard of server station ice machine has light mold like growth. Operator cleaned
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of ketchup not segregated, operator moved to return area.
Food stored on floor. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler, Walk-in Freezer, dry storage. Operator states and order same today and they haven't had time to put away. Operator removed items during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cook line Reach-in-Cooler. Operator removed
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of water chest nuts on can storage rack.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken being prepared in preparation area in pan stored on top of bags of flour. Operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibs outside.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pan rack near three compartment sink soiled with grease
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 cans of water chest nuts dented at seam on can rack. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in prep area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -fan above rear kitchen door soiled -selves under prep table near walk in cooler soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed
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.