Buffet City
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Buffet City has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 18 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Brooksville restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauce in vertical reach-in cooler behind hibachi cooking area. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in warewashing area. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge/steel wool stored in hand wash sinks. Operator removed . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in Pepsi cooler. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Buffet plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
24-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Mussels in prep area not in running water. Operator moved to sink with cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
30
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibs outside. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken being prepared in preparation area in pan stored on top of bags of flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of water chest nuts on can storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 cans of water chest nuts dented at seam on can rack. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pan rack near three compartment sink soiled with grease
24-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -fan above rear kitchen door soiled -selves under prep table near walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled
36-73-4
41
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ground Bean sauce 5lbs dented at seal. Operator removed and segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried Shrimp at 74F on sushi prep table.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried Shrimp sitting on table at room Temprature, employee couldn't confirm amount of time it had been on table. Temperature read 74F. Operator disposed of shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored above baby book Choi in two door reach in cooler. Operator moved to correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line containers storing raw sliced tuna for sushi.
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from water bottle with screw cap, close bottle then prepare food on hibachi grill without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee not wearing glove while slicing tuna for raw sushi service. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Missing invoices with parasite destruction from January 2023.
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade heavily soiled. - multiple soda fountains in drink areas have sticky residue build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. All three ice machines have minor build up of mold like substance on plastic guard, As well as rust stains on interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine has accumulated grease and debris in all traps and interior.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under dish machine reinsert sink, has heavy black mold like buildup.
36-03-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Back right bottom corner of dumpster damaged and rusted, allowing leakage. Advised operator to contact their garbage company to have it repaired or replaced.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink can under cook line without lid or straw **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -Employee on hibachi grill drinking from bottle of water without lid or straw.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink stored above produce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on dry storage rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses in server areas have wet nesting from in proper air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in bathroom. Heavy odor of cigarette smoke in employee bathroom
54-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen under ice machine near back door.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor through out kitchen soiled, heavily soiled under cook line and cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing through kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In office/dry storage room cans of pan spray, noodles and coconut stored next to cleaning chemicals. Operator moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. On hibachi line beef, pork and fish stored in ice without proper drainage or protection.
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, soy sauce buckets stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavy accumulation of grease, dirt and food debris around exterior of dumpster and grease bin.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and back for reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -soiled tongs stored in container with handle touching breaded shrimp. -tongs stored on cook line touching dirty equipment leg.
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - equipment on cook line heavily soiled -dry storage shelves heavily soiled with flour and food debris. -prep table shelves have accumulated dirt and food debris. -multiple fans on cook line are heavily soiled with grease and dust/dirt. -
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple (all) reach in coolers on cook line have soiled shelves and gaskets.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above Ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Operator moved To proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffet City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffet City on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffet City?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buffet City.
How does Buffet City compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Buffet City most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Buffet City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buffet City have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buffet City 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 Buffet City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffet City is inspected around two times per year on average.
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