B Mack Buffet
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
100
Score
Public records show eight inspections at B Mack Buffet stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Callahan restaurant scores 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Not able to issue license today due to plan review needed. Operator opening 12/8/2025 **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Hand wash station at front counter operators supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Following items changed from previous owner plans. Operator stated items were in place when they took ownership. Following items different from plans on file: Prep sink removed in front counter area. Salad bar in front counter area removed Beer reach in cooler added. Ice cream freezer in front counter area removed Coffee brewer added in front area. Reach in freezer added in prep area Hot box added in prep area. Dish washer removed in kitchen Ice machine removed from kitchen area. Reach in coolers in kitchen by dish area area added Prep table added under windows Reach in cooler added under windows **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tiles,in kitchen area heavily soiled with old grease residue. Ceiling vents,in kitchen area heavily soiled with old grease residue.
36-73-4
67
Aug 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw, and cooked chicken in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies flying over buffet line area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad bar cut tomatoes 50f cut lettuce 47f salad mix 46f Placed more ice under **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked cabbage 117f rice 112f mashed potatoes 117f in steam table, Glass warmer cooked chicken 125f Place hot water in steamer to refill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. One cold line table where cake and potato salad is stored no sneeze guard **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw, and cooked chicken in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on drying rack in rear and over prep area in kitchen, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table, moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
45
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce mix 60f cut tomatoes 45f ranch 45f On cold line on ice, not enough ice under pan. Placed pas of ice directly under **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine lid soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pads stored in hand sink near drink station. Pans stored in handsink next to triple sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in wait station **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish washer **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on dish drying area and prep area **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bags stored on drying rack **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in wait station **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near back door **Warning**
36-36-4
37
Sep 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed. Posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was B Mack Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at B Mack Buffet on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at B Mack Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at B Mack Buffet.
How does B Mack Buffet compare to other restaurants in Callahan?
B Mack Buffet most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Callahan average of 72.
Has B Mack Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at B Mack Buffet have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at B Mack Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is B Mack Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, B Mack Buffet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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