OLE TIMES BUFFET
2469 US HWY 90 W STE 106, Lake City FL 32055 · 386.752.1670
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed four flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019042817 | Jun 27, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $800 |
| 5--2019022827 | Mar 25, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine in dish area, 147F.
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority4 Intermediate21 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee white hands on apron, then change gloves without washing hands before handling food on the cook line. Manager head, employee, wash hands and change gloves.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine in dish area, 147F.
Live, small flying insects found Observed four flies in kitchen area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sweet potatoes stored in black garbage bag.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0PPM. Manager had employee change sanitized water, 200 ppm
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 next to meat prep area. Manager placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on prep table across from cook line: fish (51F - Cold Holding); pork chops (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed on table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee added ice to both items, fish (40F - Cold Holding); pork chops (40F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on hot buffet, fried chicken (126F - Hot Holding); baked chicken (118F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed on buffet 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken manager, voluntary voluntarily discarded items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breakers on either side of splitter for mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of cream in wait station reach-in cooler. Employee stated cream was open the previous morning. Employee placed proper date mark on cream.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on Kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris. Deflector plate in weight station, ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temp dish machine in dish area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dish area hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels at sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and bench throughout the kitchen, dusty and greasy.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Numerous employee drinks on prep tables throughout the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee deodorant on prep table across from cook lawn. Manager removed deodorant during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle for warmer at end of cook line missing. Door for walk-in cooler in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water and numerous places where tiles are missing throughout the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor greasy behind cook line, fryers, and ovens.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Four tiles missing throughout the kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. we got some of that too. Cracked pan pans and lids throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bag of ice stored on floor and walk-in freezer. Manager had employee placed bag of ice on shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood above cook line ovens.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket's stored next to ice machines.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice filled up on floor near door and walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for pitcher in container of milk mixture. Employee removed pitcher from container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty speaker next to pass-through window. Walking cooler shelves soiled with old food debris. Vent about cook line greasy. Fan covers in both walk-in coolers dusty.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee preparing sweet potatoes without washing. Manager had employee began washing potatoes.
Stored food not covered. Pan of bread, pudding, stored in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in main walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at buffet handwashing sink and dish area handwashing sink. Leaking faucet at cook line prep sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers under prep table in dessert area.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris, metal, and slime paper. Ice machine deflector plate and interior soiled with mold-like substances.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in salad bar walk-in cooler. Manager removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen ceiling tile missing over prep table in front of fryers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles, vents, and frames soiled with grease and dust accumulations.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on salad bar prep table near hand wash sink. Employee discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in buffet reach-in cooler. Shelves rusted in produce walk-in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing near ovens.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No covers under kitchen fluorescent light fixtures. Light bulb globes missing from fixtures over fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances. Hood filters over fryers soiled with grease accumulation. Walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Kitchen floor fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Shelving in walk-in produce cooler soiled with dust, mold, and old food debris accumulations.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink on shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded.
Stored food not covered. Bowls of steak, chicken, and pork in back walk-in cooler not covered. Manager covered with wrap.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb in meat cutting room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior soiled with mold-like substances.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rag in bottom of hand wash sink near buffet line. Manager removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen ceiling tile missing over prep table in front of fryers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles, vents, and frames soiled with grease and dust accumulations.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets hanging from ice machine not inverted or protected.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on storage rack next to walk-in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in buffet reach-in cooler. Gasket unattached on warming cabinet. Shelves rusted in produce walk-in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing near ovens.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle submerged in carrots in front walk-in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light bulb globes missing from fixtures over fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances. Shelving in walk-in produce cooler soiled with dust, mold, and old food debris accumulations.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb in meat cutting room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food and mold-like substances. Ice machine interiors soiled with mold- like substances.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and grill plate in hand wash sink next to buffet. Manager removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle cup used as scoop in croutons. Manager removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles, vents, and frames soiled with grease and dust accumulations.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting n storage rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn away on hot holding cabinet. Ice buildup in buffet reach-in cooler. Shelves rusted in produce walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer head soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances. Kitchen fan soiled with dust accumulation. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances. Can opener bar and frame soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances. Shelving in walk-in produce cooler soiled with dust, mold, and old food debris accumulations
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee moving large pots of grease from floor to fryer changed gloves without hand wash before then cooking fish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food and mold-like substances. Ice machine interiors soiled with mold- like substances.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or temperature measuring strips for dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep tables. Employees removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone charging on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food bins wet nesting on storage rack near three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn away on hot holding cabinet. Ice buildup in buffet reach-in cooler. Shelves rusted in produce walk-in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cabinet door handle. Manager removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over cases of sweet potatoes located between walk in freezer and ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Can opener bar and frame soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances. Shelving in walk-in produce cooler soiled with dust, mold, and old food debris accumulations.
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer read 135 and 132F when ran through dish machine, operator called Ecolab to come check machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 3 hours (68F - Cold Holding) item sitting in bowl at prep area under bug light, operator stated it was there for 3 hours she chose to voluntarily discard item. fish (48F - Cold Holding); livers (49F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) items in melted ice on cooks line, employee replaced with fresh ice. Fish 43, livers 41, pork 41.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer packets over single service gloves on storage shelves. Operator moved chemical to chemical storage side.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior double decker ovens in kitchen. Interior all ice machines.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in server alley towards back of restaurant, employee labeled as mr. Clean.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups with no handles in sugar bin at front register counter and in croutons container in salad prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to bag of clean wiping towels and breader mix. Drink on shelf above bananas in bakery prep area. Operator moved all drinks to the bottom.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelving in produce/dessert walk in cooler has become rusted. One plastic container with large burn/melted mark on shelf by dessert prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas throughout the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On hot holding cabinet in kitchen containing baked chicken and sweet potatoes. Operator moved tongs to the prep table.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over cases of sweet potatoes located between walk in freezer and ice machines.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In salad prep area and server alley towards restaurant entrance. No soap or towels by Handwash sink in raw walk in cooler room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards, cooling rack, and food shelving soiled inside salad walk in cooler.
Nov 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dishwasher sanitize at 154F
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn gel stored above hot box in kitchen. Manager removed burn gel and stored with first aid items.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dishwasher sanitize at 154F
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee portioning food, pull up his pants, grab trash can, leave and return to his workstation and not wash hands and put on new gloves before return to handling clean trays and portioning food. Manager discussed with employee.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on hose bibb with attached hose under sink in meatlocker room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Manager removed and placed in dishwash area
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected mannerbetween uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. Manager inverted ice buckets
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink stored on the middle rack above food (bananas) served to the public. Manager discarded coffee cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment (Pans) not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer on racks and floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tooth picks in a bowel by the cash register that are not individually wrapped or protected. The toothpicks are available to the public to pick and choose toothpicks.
Stored food not covered. Observed noodles in walk-in-freezer not covered.
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Some employees hired over 60 days with no food handler certification.
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.