Super Buffet
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Super Buffet, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed two line cooks rinse their hands in the kitchen triple sink without soap and then return to the line. Operator had them wash their hands with soap in the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed two line cooks rinse their hands in the kitchen triple sink without soap and then return to the line. Operator had them wash their hands with soap in the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
78
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut off at the ware washing area sink. Operator turned it back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed heavy lime build up inside the dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open employee drink stored on the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee jackets and hats stored above food in their dry storage area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug on their dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a dust fan stored on top of their soda boxes in the back.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves in the walk in coolers with various degrees of rust build up on them.
14-17-4
67
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training expired at this time. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in the hibachi reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk-in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the kitchen counter and the left side standing cooler: Shredded cabbage (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (70F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the products had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed their sushi rice without a time mark. Operator stated it had been out approximately 1hr and marked it accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their left side sanitizer bucket with 300ppm chlorine. **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed their chlorine test kit not usable. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the warewashing hand sink. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training expired at this time. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in standing 82F water on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored u dear a cook line cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed their buffet plates not inverted or with any overhead protection. **Warning**
24-11-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed an employee dry dishes with a towel. Operator instructed the employee air dry them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-17-4
29
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicinal rubbing alcohol stored above single service items in the dry storage area. Operator removed the rubbing alcohol. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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 the dishmachine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator acquired another sanitizer bucket and retested it at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored over the fill line at the hibachi station: Crab (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator stored them under the proper level. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used as a scoop in a container of nuts. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored unmarked with customer food in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle in the cook line stored in 76F degrees standing water. Operator emptied the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored in the walk in freezer not covered. Operator covered the food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of painkiller stored over the cook line make table. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in the hibachi area reach in cooler. Operator placed eggs on the iced cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in the the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the beef. 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-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left standing reach in cooler on the cook line: Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Ambient (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been put there approximately 1hr ago. Operator placed food into the walk in cooler and called a repairman. Observed on the counter of the kitchen: Cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it has been out for approximately 45minutes. Operator placed the noodles in the make table cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a employee use a handwash sink to fill a container and rinse off and utensil. Operator informed the employee on not to do that. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled in the warewashing area. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
45
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the establishment. 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 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the left side walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
90
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Operator had company send him a letter of proof of farm raised and pellet fed salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-08-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator killed the roach and cleaned the area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (83F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (72F - Cold Holding). Operator had stated that the food had been out approximately 1 hr and placed food in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front kitchen hand wash sink. Operator put a new roll there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals throughout the kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 1 dead roach on the floor of the back soda storage area. Operator disposed of it and cleaned the area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone charger on top of ketchup packets. Operator removed charger. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the left side ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open glass in the kitchen. Operator had employee dispose of drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the walk in freezers fan covers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the left side walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
36-50-4
32
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in kitchen near trash and 4 flying insects throughout kitchen and back door area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fling insects glue strips hang from ceiling in prep area. Repeat 9-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-24-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of household pesticides in old metal cabinet behind cooks line.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over shrimp at make table on cooks line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in make table on cooks line.
08A-24-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cooks line.
22-02-4
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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not provide a written time as a control sheet.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut and marinated chicken, stuffed shrimp, cooked pork and custard tarts all made onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by dishwasher area and prep area. Repeat 9-12-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several cracked and chipped plastic containers at cooks line and clean dish rack.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 72F standing water at buffet grill station. Observed operator remove utensils and water to dishwasher area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Repeat 9-12-22 **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in-cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of unlabeled squeeze bottles and bins of sugar, flour, salt, msg throughout kitchen.
02D-01-5
16
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strips hanging from ceiling in food preparation area of kitchen. Employee removed strips. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in hand wash sink in dishwasher area. Employee removed spoon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed imitation crab meat thawing at ambient room temperature . Employee placed crab in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on women's restroom receptacle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Super Buffet on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Super Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Super Buffet.
How does Super Buffet compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Super Buffet most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Super Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Super Buffet have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Super Buffet 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 Super Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Super Buffet is inspected around five times per year on average.
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