Buffet City Of Ocala, 1512 Sw 10 St, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BUFFET CITY OF OCALA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1512 Sw 10 St, Ocala, FL 34471
License #: 5202796
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*
1.3
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*
1.0
Service:
**
2.0
Price:
**
2.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
*
1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two fly strips with dead flies hung over food prep areas in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar , flour , and sauces . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer and kitchen. Container of bean sprouts, sauces and container of oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. All three sinks contain brown colored water . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Triple sink area next to walk-in cooler .
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Wok station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle at hibachi grill and on gas line in kitchen . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Hand sinks in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at waitress station .
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine - 0ppm
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Cup with creamers stored in ice bin and jugs of orange juice , apple juice stored in ice machine at front waitress station .
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 45°f, imitation crab 56°f, noodles 56°f, rice 56°f, shell eggs - ambient air temp 60°f , garlic and oil 81°f . Products held at hibachi grill area. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food and ready to eat food in walk-in cooler . Raw chicken over cooked general Tso's chicken and raw chicken over chopped onions . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken stored behind raw shrimp in Bain-marie. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See violation 08B-56-4
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. See violation 03A-02-4
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Kitchen and waitress station .
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Two hand sinks in kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box of shrimp stored in hand sink located next to wok station in kitchen . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and waitress station **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sinks near ware washing area, rear area, in kitchen and waitress station . **Repeat Violation**
10/23/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Throughout food establishment .
  • Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Wok station .
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handsink .
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish at prep sink .
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Ware washing area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Several containers of food items . **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken , pork, ham in walk-inane reach in coolers.
6/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used in sauce containers and dry storage bins . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Throughout food establishment .
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Containers of various foods products .
  • Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cookline .
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Wok station .
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp. 85°f **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At wok station .
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handsink .
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish at prep sink .
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Take out trays in storage area.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Ware washing area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Several containers of food items . **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls - 54°f, chicken 52°f, hot dog 52°f, cheese 55°f - 3 door cooler near prep line .**Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - 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. 10 ppm .
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over seafood - shrimp .
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Five live roaches at hot water heater .
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 200 dry old rodent dropping on shelves next to cooking chiew and on floor area in dry storage room .
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp - 81°f . Held on counter area .
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In prep cooler. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Strainer .
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen . Near triple sink . **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Next to wok station . Ambient temp 62°f . **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken , pork, ham in walk-inane reach in coolers.
6/17/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense several foods.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) beef thawing at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Several stored foods not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, Cheese, and Hotdogs 47-51° in 3 door cooler
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. #2 reachin cooler
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near triple sink.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2013Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door handle to walk in cooler #1.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
9/16/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense tempura batter mix.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Soy Sauce, and Sugar.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. NOT SANITIZING DISHES. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler #2 not able to maintain TCS foods @ 41° or below.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. CHECK ALL GASKETS.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door handle to walk in cooler #1.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp, and Oyster Flakes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on bulk food containers.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Small amount of black beans in can. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, Leafy Greens, and Eggs 44-45° in walk in cooler #2. MILK moved to walk in cooler #1.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Several TCS FOODS. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Wong Tong.
9/12/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/17/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Numerous
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cracked / split
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By three compartment sink
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep line
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. At dishmachine
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Numerous in kitchen including. Oil containers
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink in kitchen
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusty shelves to prep table in kitchen
  • Basic - Numerous employee clothing over foods
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Numerous throughout
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Numerous
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guards at hibachi line
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Numerous throughout
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked. Plastic food containers
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Buffet sink
3/22/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Numerous throughout
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Numerous
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cracked / split
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By three compartment sink
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep line
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut gallon as scoop for foods
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dishmachine
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. At dishmachine
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Numerous in kitchen including. Oil containers
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink in kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men's restroom
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusty shelves to prep table in kitchen
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Numerous in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Numerous employee clothing over foods
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Women's restroom
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Numerous throughout
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Numerous
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Employees cutting lemons for frontline buffet use
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 75?f in kitchen
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Asprin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead behind ice machine at rear wait station
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can
  • High Priority - 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. 0 ppm chlorine
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tomatoes in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Numerous cutlery at dishmachine
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50?f at cookline
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Numerous bulk foods containers
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cottage cheese at 50?f, ham at 50?f, eggs 50?f, at buffet line**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meatballs at 130?f, egg foo at 125?, at buffet line sushi rice at 110?f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken over ready to eat :numerous
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Numerous items between 48-50? in cooler
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 5 old dry hard droppings on floor by dry storage and two dry behind ice machine in rear wait staion. 4 old dry droppings on shelf at dry storage
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guards at hibachi line
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Raw meats in cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. cooler with potentially hazardous items at 50?f , raw meats in cooler at between 48-50?f. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Numerous throughout
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At women's rest room
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Numerous items in sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Numerous items in sink
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked. Plastic food containers
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Buffet sink
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For some frontline buffet items
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous throughout
3/20/2013Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mussels Chicken Seafood Macaroni Salad, and Corn on cold buffet between 58-60 Degrees F. CHANGE OUT WITHIN 4 HOURS. On 10/3/12 call back inspection, observed Imitation Crab Salad at 55 Degrees F., Chicken and Macaroni/Shrimp Salads at 52 Degrees, and Cottage Cheese at 58 Degrees F. on cold buffet bar.
1/2/2013Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - # 2 walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Soy Sauce.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler # 2.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cottage Cheese 58?, Macaroni Salad 55? and Corn Salad 53? on cold buffet. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. COLD BAR COOLER. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink for employee restroom.
  • Portable fire extinguisher stored on the floor with gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
1/2/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-09-1 Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. See 3A violation Food may not be served. Observed no written procedure or documentation for using time as a public health control.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mussels Chicken Seafood Macaroni Salad, and Corn on cold buffet between 58-60 Degrees F. CHANGE OUT WITHIN 4 HOURS. On 10/3/12 call back inspection, observed Imitation Crab Salad at 55 Degrees F., Chicken and Macaroni/Shrimp Salads at 52 Degrees, and Cottage Cheese at 58 Degrees F. on cold buffet bar.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. (Must Use Triple Sink To Sanitize Dishes Until Repair Is Made).
10/3/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 door reach-in buchbinder cooler. Ambient Air Temperature at at 60 Degrees F.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. (Must Use Triple Sink To Sanitize Dishes Until Repair Is Made).
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in hibachi area lacking proper hand drying provisions, and soap.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Observed helium tank not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken , Eggrolls and Shredded Cheese at 60 Degrees F. in 3 door reach-in buchbinder cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mussels Chicken Seafood Macaroni Salad, and Corn on cold buffet between 58-60 Degrees F. CHANGE OUT WITHIN 4 HOURS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. See 3A violation Food may not be served.
  • Observed reuse of plastic jug cut out and used for rice scoop.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered rice dry storage area, and food in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in triple sink area with green hose attached.
  • Water to ice machine has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR.
9/28/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR and SALT.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork, Beef, Chicken , and Seafood Salad at 50 Degrees F. in walk-in cooler #1. Milk, Cottage Cheese, Clam Base, and Sliced Melons at 47 Degrees F. in walk-in cooler #2. Krab Meat, and Krab Sticks at 48 Degrees F. in reach-in cooler. ALL FOODS MENTIONED ABOVE MUST NOT BE SOLD.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-In Cooler #1. Ambient Air at 54 Degrees F. Walk-in Cooler #2. Ambient Air 50 Degrees F. Crab Sticks, and Meat. Ambient Air 50 Degrees F. DO NOT USE ANY OF THESE COOLERS UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-20-1 Observed customer's displayed dipped ice cream not properly protected from contamination. (SNEEZEGUARD NOT EFFECTIVE).
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed duck sauce, BIB drink syrup and shortning stored on floor.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing over walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-In Cooler #1. Ambient Air at 54 Degrees F. Walk-in Cooler #2. Ambient Air 50 Degrees F. Crab Sticks, and Meat. Ambient Air 50 Degrees F. DO NOT USE ANY OF THESE COOLERS UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. MUST USE TRIPLE SINK TO SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed customer's displayed dipped ice cream not properly protected from contamination. (SNEEZEGUARD NOT EFFECTIVE).
  • Critical - Observed duck sauce, BIB drink syrup and shortning stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. (Touching faucet handle after washing hands).
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. PREP SINK.
  • Observed heavy ice build-up on evaporator of walk-in cooler #1, and reach-in cooler with krab meat inside .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Uncooked RICE.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of cup, bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE.
  • Observed napkins stored on floor in back storage area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork, Beef, Chicken , and Seafood Salad at 50 Degrees F. in walk-in cooler #1. Milk, Cottage Cheese, Clam Base, and Sliced Melons at 47 Degrees F. in walk-in cooler #2. Krab Meat, and Krab Sticks at 48 Degrees F. in reach-in cooler. ALL FOODS MENTIONED ABOVE MUST NOT BE SOLD.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Sliced Melons, Mussels, Noodles, Sushi, and Octopus Salad. FOOD MUST NOT BE SERVED.
  • Observed reuse of single-service container for sugar.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in dry storage area, ice tea in waitress area, and walk-in cooler and freezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize solution buckets.
  • Observed unnecessary items in back storage area making it very cluttered.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR and SALT.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed back storage room cluttered with all types of stuff.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.
  • Critical - Outer dining room doors not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Water filter to ice machine has not been dated according to manufacturer's instructions.
11/16/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

crystal carley

Added on Jun 22, 2015 7:09 AM
Food:
*
Service:
**
Price:
**
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
When I first ate here, about 3 years ago, it was clean, great food, and affordable. Few times this year, we ate there and food was cold, old, or didn't look good. They took to rolls of their food tables out so there wasn't any thing worth eatting. I will not go back. Spent alot of money here, we are a family of five.
Would you recommend BUFFET CITY OF OCALA to others? No
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