CRAZY BUFFET
12237 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Orlando FL 32837 · 321-948-7300
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store raw chicken in chest freezer and walk-in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner, glass cleaner, detergent and other items stored on shelf next to sugar and napkin at drink area. Operator relocated
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on chest freezers near walk-in freezer on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at drink station has black substance around lid. Cleaned during inspection.
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored over splash guard of handwashing sink at sushi station. Operator moved.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink cups, medicine, lotion and other personal items stored in between clean utensils and on prep table at drink station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near restroom.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Several sticky tapes in ceiling over prep sink and prep table at back of kitchen. Operator discarded.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged around mop sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make-table on cooks line used as storage and prep table.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Case of avocado over cream cheese in reach-in cooler at sushi station. -Unwashed produce over washed produce in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at beverage area.
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store raw chicken in chest freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Salmon over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on chest freezers near walk-in freezer on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at drink station has black substance around lid. Cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and fans soiled on cooks line.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored over splash guard of handwashing sink at sushi station. Operator moved.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door near restrooms.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make-table on cooks line used as storage and prep table.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of avocado over cream cheese in reach-in cooler at sushi station. Operator rearranged.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at beverage area.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On two chest freezer next to walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice-machine at back of kitchen soiled with black substance. Operator cleaned.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoop in flour and salt bulk containers. Operator replaced with appropriate scoop.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at sushi station preparing food no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor of walk-in freezer near ware-washing area. Cases of chicken, tilapia, seaweed on floor of walk-in freezer near dry storage. Operator placed on shelves Cooking oil and liquid margarine stored on floor on cooks line. Operator placed on cart.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around fan of walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging over splash guard at handwashing sink at sushi station. Tong on pipe of cooler at sushi station. Operator moved to kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at sushi station. Emailed sign.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Several containers of chicken, beef and fish not covered in walk-in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make-table on cooks line used as storage and prep table.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers, squash and tomatoes over sauces in walk-in cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill on lid of rice cooker at sushi prep area, and containers of medicine directly next to rice cooker. Operator removed and placed in office.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of mustard green. Stored on shelving across from triple sink. Operator discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at maketable on cooks line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing towel and dumping liquid from container at waitstaff area. Operator coached employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at sushi prep area had no paper towels and no soap. Operator placed soap and paper towels.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls used to scoop flour, rice, sugar at dry storage area. Plastic bowls used in yum yum sauce in Glassdoor cooler. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle next to rice cooker at sushi prep area. Operator moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at sushi prep area observed preparing sushi with no hair restraint.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed accumulation of grease on interior of hood system and on ansul system.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw beef stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoops for flour stored directly touching wall of dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at sushi prep area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed two sanitizer buckets stored on floor, one at each server stations.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes and peppers over salsas in walk-in cooler.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands and dried on apron. Emailed operator proper hand washing hand out
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw chicken stored over hard boiled eggs in walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No appear towel or soap at hand washing sink at sushi/hibachi bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop for rice and sugar
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee take a drink out of a water bottle at sushi bar while working.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. All exit doors at facility
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky tape over prep table by triple sink
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored under display case at sushi line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler at cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and pork in prep sink thawing with out faucet turned on
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), operator added chlorine retested at 50ppm
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), dish machine sanitizer tubes was in the detergent and the detergent tube was in the sanitizer. Employee switched during inspection. Retested at 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat krab meat. Operator moved the raw items to the bottom shelf.
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. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator removed water and retested at 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator removed it to have it cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink with a rack in it, operator removed it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both machines, employee cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through the kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In cookline, employee cleaned during inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of chicken wings on the floor in walk in cooler, employee removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil by rice cooker in standing water of 77F. Operator removed the water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel by the hibachi flat top. Operator placed it in the sanitizer bucket.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tilapia over cream cheese blocks in reach in cooler from sushi station. Operator move the fish to the bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp over raw steak in sushi reach in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp to be on the bottom shelf.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Waiter station. Operator placed a roll of paper towel in the area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wooden sushi bowl with sushi rice.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed yellow fly sticky traps over prep tables in kitchen. Employee removed them. Reviewed the areas where they can be placed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed frozen cases of beef, shrimp on the floor in walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 80F in hibachi area. Operator discarded water.
Light not functioning. 3 light out from hood
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of foam cups, lids and food containers directly on the floor by dry storage hallway.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fans from cookline dusty
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons in container not facing the same way, operator asked employee to fix it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sipping cloths on top of prep table in kitchen and by the beverage station. Operator removed them and placed them in the sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator changed the water and retested 50ppm. Advised to get the solution from 3 compartment sink since it was at the correct ppm.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside the rice and sugar bins, operator removed them
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil on the floor, entrance of the hibachi area, operator moved it to a shelf.
Light not functioning. 2 out from hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers from walk in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator switched items
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. Operator created a form on the computer and print it to be completed daily
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener soiled
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. Operator had paper but not completed. Completed with employees during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers inside the rice, sugar and cornstarch bins
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the the kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Large ice machine
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of calamari on floor in walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach in coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hoods soiled with grease -walk in cooler fan covers are dusty
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar and cornstarch without labels
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to hand wash sink in kitchen
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