Buya
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
25
Score
Buya appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 19 violations per visit versus roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three 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.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Observed employee touch phone then touch clean equipment utensils and single-serve bowl without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 raw tuna commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in cooks line soiled with food buildup between cracks.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Two pans of cooked corn and shredded beef cooked more than 24 hours ago not date-marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - 5 raw tuna commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk-in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle stored in container of flour on top of prep table. Employee removed flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above dishmachine . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors on cooks line and hallway not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut limes, and lemons in container in bar area. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp in container near three-compartment sink thawing in container without running cold water or refrigeration. Operator placed raw shrimp under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of mold-like substances.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original packaging stored in container on top of prep table not labeled. Employee labeled item flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair long cooks line and walkway leading to rear kitchen exit.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5
25
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit kitchen. Then return, touch single-serve gloves without washing hands. Discussed with manager proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. Fly did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:20pm a. shredded beef (54F - Cold Holding); 48f b. shredded chicken (54F - Cold Holding); 44f c. sprouts (63F - Cold Holding) 58f d. cooked corn (53F - Cold Holding) 47f Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 2:00pm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and funnel dump inside bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Reviewed with manager.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of vegetables and pan of cooked sweet potatoes not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged yellow fin fish located in walk-in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish is partially frozen. Operator cut ROP bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and sesame stored in container on shelf in kitchen is not labeled. Operator labeled items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located next to walk-in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled dust and grease buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in unisex restroom. 1 dead roach on floor in unisex restroom near dining room. 5 dead roaches in trap underneath ice machine next to walk-in cooler. 3 dead roaches underneath reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Employees discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee on cooks line with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee on cooks line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed phone and in the process of cleaning and sanitizing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of prep tables in kitchen are rusted. Interior of reach-in cooler on cooks line is rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cooks line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles on cooks line and near rear kitchen exit is missing and cracked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors on cooks line and near rear kitchen exit not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in wall near unisex restrooms.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located in bar area. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Fan guards in walk-in cooler are soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
18
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Jan 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bianca Stanard **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC unit in kitchen on wall dripping into bucket. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buya on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buya?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buya.
How does Buya compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Buya most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Buya's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Buya have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Buya 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 Buya inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buya is inspected around three times per year on average.
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