Grand Buffet C & L

4210 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Grand Buffet C & L stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Pace restaurants, the typical score is 93; Grand Buffet C & L is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2026

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wooden blocks stored inside hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed blocks during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cold holding unit and prep table. Operator removed knife during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of broccoli uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered broccoli during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not dates, unable to determine chronological order

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags for oysters not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Washed and prepared broccoli not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between cold holding unit and prep table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

10-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above sushi/hibachi station. Tiles above front entrance area. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for bulk container of ketchup in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat egg rolls in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by prep table. Operator moved table during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottles of purple liquid in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Broccoli not covered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler. Operator moved knife during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf beside prep area. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Shrimp still frozen solid. Operator added running water during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Buffet C & L last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand Buffet C & L on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grand Buffet C & L?

Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grand Buffet C & L.

How does Grand Buffet C & L compare to other restaurants in Pace?

Grand Buffet C & L most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pace average of 93.

Has Grand Buffet C & L's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grand Buffet C & L have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grand Buffet C & L 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 Grand Buffet C & L inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Buffet C & L is inspected around two times per year on average.

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