Buffalo Steak & Seafood

103360 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Buffalo Steak & Seafood. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Buffalo Steak & Seafood's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 6, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw/undercooked animal food offered” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Key Largo facility scores 69, putting Buffalo Steak & Seafood on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed in the reach in cooler shell eggs over ham and cheese sandwich. Operator changed the location of the shell egg. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service Emailed the consumer advisory to operator.

02B-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone charging at a work area. The cellphone was removed . **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the hot kitchen reach in cooler and the wall

10-17-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing at room temperature in the triple sink.

06-01-5

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-42-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed by the triple sink kitchen utensils stored with the food touching area looking up.

24-05-4

Oct 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed tbe consumer advisory to operator.

02B-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink no soap .

31B-02-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided chocking poster to operator

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buffalo Steak & Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Steak & Seafood on file is from Mar 6, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buffalo Steak & Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “raw/undercooked animal food offered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Steak & Seafood.

How does Buffalo Steak & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?

Buffalo Steak & Seafood most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.

Has Buffalo Steak & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buffalo Steak & Seafood have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buffalo Steak & Seafood means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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