Buffet City
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Buffet City has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw shrimp stored over imitation crab salad. Operator moved raw shrimp to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Three dented peaches cans present at dry storage. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with service cart near kitchen entrance. Operated removed the cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Peeled potatoes container stored on floor near cook line. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Operator removed the knives for sanitation. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored sugar and rice not covered at dry storage.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Medicine container improperly stored over prep area at cook line. Operator removed medicine container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator raw chicken stored in reach-in cooler for 30 minutes. Operator removed raw chicken to walk-in cooler. In reach-in cooler at sushi bar; cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to walk-in in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food containers. Operator removed food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ice machine in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with storage shelf at prep area. Operator removed storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks not stored inverted at server station. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored over cook line. Operator removed the keys. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles cases stored on floor near by front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues near by cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service food container box stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored rice not covered at dry storage. **Warning**
08B-12-5
29
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
95
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm)sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink (chlorine 100ppm) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler at cook line; raw chicken stored over cooked vegetables. Operator removed cooked vegetables to proper storage. Raw shell eggs stored over wing sauce. Operator stored raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. In Walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over raw chicken. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler at sushi bar; raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Reach in cooler two hours before inspection. Operator removed items to another Reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical containers improperly stored next to sugar container at server station. Operator removed chemical containers to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near by dry storage blocked with cart. Operator removed the cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at server station. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowls with no handle used to dispense flour and sugar at dry storage. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep area at sushi bar. Discussed operator employee removed her cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sushi reach in cooler sliding windows broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored flour and sugar not covered at dry storage. Operator closed flour and sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In Walk-in cooler 80 pounds of frozen raw tuna placed for thawing in ROP package. Discussed with operator about proper fish thawing methods in ROP package. Operator removed all raw tuna from ROP package for thawing in Walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage; sugar and salt removed from original containers, not identified with by common names. **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
May 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cabbage and mushroom at first reach-in cooler by cook-line close to triple sink. Operator removed raw chicken and placed it at bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store dirty food containers at hibachi station. Operator removed dirty containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at server station.
42-01-4
64
Feb 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher use 00ppm chlorine. Operator called service, set up triple sink to sanitize dishes with 100ppm chlorine. Ecolab technician arrived and fixed the dishwasher machine at time of Inspection. Chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
22-49-4
High Priority - Observed: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed at sushi bar used non food grade paper towel between raw salmon storage. Operator removed all paper towel from salmon storage. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
14-86-1
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed sushi bar hand washing sink has no paper towel. Operator provided paper towel at time of Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Buffet does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi bar no identify raw sushi. Operator separated raw sushi from cook one and put sign on them. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed sushi bar has no soap at handwashing sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in kitchen knife stored between reach-in cooler. Operator removed it to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-17-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at sushi bar no handwashing sign available. Operator provided sign at time of Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service articles not stored inverted. Operator properly corrected storage. Priority: Basic
25-06-4
Basic - Observed: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill with paint mixer stored in kitchen. Discussed operator removed it to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
42-03-5
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen no handle bowl used in sugar container. Operator removed it and replaced it with scoop. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
43
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the dishes near the ware washing station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Mar 8, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2022
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- #10 can of Ketchup, 1- 5# can of hoisin sauce and 1- 5# can oyster sauce severely dented on the rim and seems Repeat 11/30/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap at cooks station. Discussed with operator the importance of Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. Observed operator rewash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator not sanitizing dishes after washing and rinsing in triple sink. Discussed proper procedures with operator to wash rinse sanitize and air dry. Watched operator complete correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Pest strip present over food prep area **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Raw beef over cabbage and raw oysters over cabbage **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed oysters without oyster tags. Could not determine if oysters were part of recalled harvest. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard cooked egg (58 F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was out for two hours. Put eggs in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Repeat 11/30/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink Repeat 11/30/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by triple sink blocked with food container sitting on it. Operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand sink to to fill pan of food with water. Repeat 11/30/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand washing sink by cooks station. Operator fixed so paper towels dispensed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off between triple sink and dish machine **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Warning**
01C-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on the top of food prep line **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cabbage stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab in sink thawing without cold running water. Repeat 11/30/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
14
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Ordered part **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler have rust that have pitted the surface. Repeat 2/7/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Shelves still have rust **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffet City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffet City on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffet City?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buffet City.
How does Buffet City compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Buffet City most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Buffet City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffet City have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Buffet 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.
How often is Buffet City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffet City is inspected around three times per year on average.
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