Buffalo City
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2022
52
Score
Public records show four inspections at Buffalo City stretching back to 2022. Buffalo City was last inspected on Dec 16, 2022. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Buffalo City's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 16, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Toilet paper, fecal , sanitary napkins backing up on sidewalk and into alleyway from uncapped sewage line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: raw sewage observed on ground outside in alleyway. Sewage line are now capped off to prevent over flowing into alleyway. Observed no sewage coming out of capped line at time of inspection **Time Extended**
28-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area floor soiled with visible debris from sewage back up from floor drain. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Floors cleaned and sanitized but some cleaning still needed **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor of sewage in Restaurant and outer areas and alleyway. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving in walk in cooler not sealed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Roof interior of ice machine heavily soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in and walk in coolers have soiled handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
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Dec 12, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Raw sewage water on ground in alley in rear of restaurant coming up from removed man hole and grate with paper products observed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold like growth on provolone and Swiss cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown gravy and cooked beef made 12-10 no date mark. Employee dated brown gravy and cooked beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled last used 12/09 , soda guns in small poker room bar soiled with black mold like debris interior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by hoses, pressure washer and mops. Employee moved items to clear wat to hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood not sealed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.door handles on reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with buildup of debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO 2 not secured near office, employee secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Mold like growth on provolone and Swiss cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on top of mixer. Employee purse on top of prep table in bar area next to clean single service napkins. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Employee moved bagged trash into dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall front near small bar in dining area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in kitchen over mixer area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. **Warning**
43-01-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in alley and in rear mop sink area of sewage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Employee closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Plumbing lines exterior all 3 not capped off with visible debris around of backup and toilet paper present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink in rear slow draining. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored foods in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
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Sep 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda machine nozzles behind bar near kitchen entrance - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Tiles broken/missing. Tiles missing in kitchen, ceiling vents broken. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-03: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with debris on cook line coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Beer shelf in walk in cooler not sealed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-03: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
74
Aug 31, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at Bar closest to front entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. gaskets torn on walk in cooler, cutting boards have grooves, walk in cooler door has to have a pin hold it shut **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Cutting board on cook line taken out to be replaced. Ask other cutting boards replaced. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler and ice machine condensation draining onto floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. walk in cooler and walk in freezer handles soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor missing tiles near cook line, ceiling tile damage, AC vent damage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mop sink soiled, floor drain by 3 compartment sink soiled, walls near cook line soiled, floor under cook line soiled, hood has grease and dust build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets on most reach in cooler's soiled, exterior of microwave, exterior of most reach in cooler's soiled, kitchen cart soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. wood shelf in beer cooler not sealed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo City on file is from Dec 16, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo City?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buffalo City.
How does Buffalo City compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Buffalo City most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Buffalo City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buffalo City have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Buffalo City means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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