Buffalo Orlando III

5910 American Way, Orlando, FL 32819

American

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Buffalo Orlando III appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 79, putting Buffalo Orlando III squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink , operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons , forks and knives on customer self serve not inverted on buffet line

25-06-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons, forks , and knives in back clean equipment shelve not inverted

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep tables in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on rim of three compartment sink at sanitizer sink **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drinks and employee food in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee lids at self service beverage station not inverted. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

25-06-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in brown sugar container on buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Double door freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in double door cooler across from dish machine.

22-16-4

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator added items to time plan. folded egg with cheese 130F breakfast sandwich with sausage and egg 128F **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of reach in coolers and near AC unit.

36-22-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife stored next to AC unit. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buffalo Orlando III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Orlando III on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buffalo Orlando III?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Orlando III.

How does Buffalo Orlando III compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Buffalo Orlando III most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.

Has Buffalo Orlando III's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Orlando III have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Buffalo Orlando III 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 Buffalo Orlando III inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Orlando III is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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