Grand Buffet
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
47
Score
Grand Buffet has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Grand Buffet's 47 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler across from wok station noodle (49F - Cold Holding); krab (51F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated the pans were filled appropriately 1 hour ago.Person in charge removed product to the fill line and placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. observed all employees records for food trading was erased, and they reused the document. **Warning**
53B-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in main kitchen area employee rinsing a soiled cleaning cloth in handwashing sink . Person in charge explained that it is for handwashing only and cleaned the sink. **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed outside back kitchen door to the right split faucet no back flow device. **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. observed in waitstaff area beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge mopped floors. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed in reach in cooler multiple pans of cooked chicken not covered .Person in charge covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
47
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw salmon over mayonnaise and a uncovered can of berry sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw salmon.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. observed in dishwashing area employee went from soiled dishes to clean dishes and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing and email person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee remove soiled gloves, placed soiled dishes, back in the soiled dish area, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Observed in wait staff area employee with soiled gloves washed gloves Person in charge stopped employee and had him remove gloves and wash hands.. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in back kitchen area 2 spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Person in charge stated they were floor cleaner and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area.Person in charge inverted As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed in waitstaff area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 000ppmppm); Person in charge added chlorine and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine retested 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in back kitchen area 2 door reach in cooler cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 10/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in back kitchen area 2 door reach in cooler cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 10/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over cooked potatoes. Emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in sushi reach-in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area.Person in charge inverted As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over cream cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese, and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 5 Pesticide-emitting strip present with multiple dead flys over food Food prep table in main kitchen area and dishwasher area. Person in charge removed. Observed in sushi area 8 pesticide- emitting strips with multiple dead flys. Person in charge removed. **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed in main kitchen area Approximately 10 flying insects. Observed in sushi area approximately 5 flying insects. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in waitstaff area.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Sep 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge added chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in employees bathroom in back kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in back kitchen area by ice machine approximately 5 dead roaches. Observed in back kitchen area near floor drain approximately 5 dead roaches. Observed 2 dead roaches in front kitchen area by oven. Observed 1 dead roach in employees bathroom in back kitchen area. Observed 2 dead roaches in cabinet under ice cream buffet line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area under all equipment and cove molding floors soiled with grease and food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and wok station hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in waitstaff area. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
55
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage oyster sauce and soy sauce cans dented on seam. Person in charge removed cans and placed in office for pickup. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw bacon over Krab salad. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw bacon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed reach in cooler in main kitchen area next to fryers , krab salad (52F - Cold Holding); cooked crab (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (54F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated all items were placed in reach in cooler at 10:30am and had been in reach in cooler for 3.5 hours. Person in charge placed all items in walk in freezer. Food temperatures check after 30 minutes in walk in freezer Krab 36°F, chicken 38°F and cooked crab 35°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over wok and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on faucet next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Observed throughout entire kitchen area standing water on floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment and cove molding in main kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
45
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s)covered with standing water throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above wok station in main kitchen area soiled with Grease. Observed throughout kitchen area soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and tested at 100ppm chlorine and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Seafood over soy sauce and cooked rice. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw Seafood. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area raw meat mixer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge stated it was last used on 1/28/24. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized mixer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above wok station in main kitchen area soiled with Grease. Observed throughout kitchen area soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s)covered with standing water throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
55
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw frog's legs over seaweed salad and raw Fish over cut onions. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out. Person in charge removed frogs legs and fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (57F - Cold Holding); Krab Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Beef roast (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Tofu (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all food was placed in Walk in cooler on 10/16/23 and no food was delivered today. Educated Person in charge on Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items listed. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked Noodles (57F - Cold Holding); Krab Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Beef roast (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Tofu (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated all food was placed in Walk in cooler on 10/16/23 and no food was delivered today. Educated Person in charge on Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items listed. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above wok station in main kitchen area soiled with Grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
55
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen raw Pork over Cooked Ham. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed raw Pork. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen Raw Beef over Cooked Hot Dogs. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Raw Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in waitstaff area WC Sanitizer over 200ppm. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge diluted with water and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in dishwasher area. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
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. Educated Person in charge on clean up procedures and emailed a copy.
11-27-4
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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and emailed a copy.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Cooked Chicken and Cooked Beef not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/25/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at Sushi bar in front dining area. Educated Person in charge . Employee put on Hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above wok station in main kitchen area soiled with Grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
39
Oct 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Buffet on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Grand Buffet.
How does Grand Buffet compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Grand Buffet most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Grand Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grand Buffet have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Grand 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.
How often is Grand Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Buffet is inspected around five times per year on average.
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