Oneals Country Buffet

558 W Base St, Madison, FL 32340

American

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Oneals Country Buffet appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no soap provided at handwash sink”, showing up three times.

Oneals Country Buffet's latest score of 64 falls below the Madison average of 89. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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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. 0 ppm chlorine. Eco-Lab called. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Feb 7, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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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. First test 0 ppm, tube inserted in container, second test 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Room with prep sinks.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep sink room. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oneals Country Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oneals Country Buffet on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oneals Country Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oneals Country Buffet.

How does Oneals Country Buffet compare to other restaurants in Madison?

Oneals Country Buffet most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Madison average of 89.

Has Oneals Country Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oneals Country Buffet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oneals Country Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Oneals Country Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oneals Country Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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