Goodtown Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
22
Score
Goodtown Buffet appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 30 violations to closer to 21 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Homestead facility scores 70, putting Goodtown Buffet on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink quat 0ppm. Manager reset triple sink. Final reading triple sink 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw marinated chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per cook for less than 45 minutes. Cook placed product in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven interior cutting boards at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed no water at handwash sink in the dining area.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near walk in cooler blocked with vegetable cutting machine.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes TPHC for raw shrimp, muscles, cut melons, boiled egg, salads. At buffet line. No written procedures. Inspector provided form via email. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of muscle sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed boxes of corn stored on floor at vegetable walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed container at ice cream reach in freezer in dining area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cooking equipments soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed handwash sink soiled at kitchen entrance. Observed hood filters soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed shelves soiled at cook line. Observed some reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen. Observed exterior of equipments at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing grout in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed green, blue, orange wet wiping cloth stored at cook line/ prep tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen entrance. Observed above preparation sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at cook line
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup of coffee store at shelve across cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door screen exits. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed floor soiled near soda dispenser. Observed floor soiled in storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
22
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen, touching raw chicken wings: 15 lbs. Operator discarded chicken wings. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed no food stop sale due to being unwholesome. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no tags leftover from previous orders. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed no tags saved from previous cases of oysters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand isn't next to mop sink and hand sink outside of walk in cooler blocked by equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't upon kitchen entrance with rag inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed bucket of wiping cloths stored in hand sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed bowl of oysters with no tag; operator discarded oysters. **Admin Complaint**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in flour container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on wall at entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door screen exits. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen in storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed throughout walk in coolers and kitchen; multiple containers of soy sauce and vegetables on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler and freezer with no covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
19
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 9 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 37 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can on dry rack; 7 lb Thank You brand vanilla pudding. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 3 live flies in kitchen, touching raw chicken wings. Observed 2 live flies near sushi cooler. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw oysters store above green bell peppers in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above French fries in reach in across oven. Operator moved and fixed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen, touching raw chicken wings: 15 lbs. Operator discarded chicken wings. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at triple sink: raw fish (72F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (72F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator began removing items to place on ice or in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed buffet items with no time mark. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no tags leftover from previous orders. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed no tags saved from previous cases of oysters. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand isn't next to mop sink and hand sink outside of walk in cooler blocked by equipment. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't upon kitchen entrance with rag inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed no certificates for all employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed 4 hour plan in use but no written instruction. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in flour container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed over 100 dead flies on sticky tape; hanging above center prep table. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on wall at entrance. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on flour boxes. Observed several phones on prep tables. Operator had items removed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door screen exits. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen in storage areas. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape above prep table in center of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed throughout walk in coolers and kitchen; multiple containers of soy sauce and vegetables on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper stored above prep tables in center of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in both walk in coolers. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler and freezer with no covers. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish (72F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (72F - Cold Holding) in standing water. As per operator, less than 2 hours. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
5
Mar 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both exit doors at the back.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield above front line.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the oven.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goodtown Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goodtown Buffet on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goodtown Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Goodtown Buffet.
How does Goodtown Buffet compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Goodtown Buffet most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Goodtown Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Goodtown Buffet have averaged around 21 violations per visit, down from roughly 30 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Goodtown Buffet 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.
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