Buen Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Buen Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Buen Cafe's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : 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. Hilda Mary, Jenny. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice catch plate soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended*
23-03-4
Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen by three compartment sink, due to soiled wiping cloths both being properly disposed after shift. Manager removed wiping cloths from kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
78
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees no food handlers card. Jenny, Aury, and Hilda Only one employee has food safety card, one expired and CFM.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees on cook line no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil and juice bottles being stored on the floor. Manager placed empty oil containers under items to prop up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice Nozzle catch plate soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned catch plate **Corrected on site** Gaskets on sandwich station flip top unit soiled with grease and food debris. Upright reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler sandwich station interior has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, on floor. Manager moved to storage closet off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on cook line with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor operator put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs on oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eishamarie rivera 8-6-2018. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of fry shortening on the floor near the expo window.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of the stainless steel side by side reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket and a black purse on the cooking oil in the kitchen. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buen Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buen Cafe on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buen Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buen Cafe.
How does Buen Cafe compare to other restaurants in Davenport?
Buen Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 84.
Has Buen Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buen Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buen Cafe 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 Buen Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buen Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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