Take Away Buffet
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Take Away Buffet eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Take Away Buffet's latest score of 64 falls below the Fleming Island average of 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting responsibilities for cook, Jesse, hired a few weeks ago, per owner. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Owner had Jesse sign agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing and reducing the oxygen in packaging of raw chicken through a vacuum sealing machine. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-050. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of shrimp and vegetables on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and ovens in kitchen have debris accumulation.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen, prep and ware washing is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
70
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer, open raw bacon stored above open bag of ready to eat shredded cheese. Also, in reach in chest freezer, open bag of raw chicken stored on top of portioned cooked beef.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only able to show proof of employee training via phone. No original certificates available.
53B-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at prep table in standing water at 66F. Employee removed utensils from standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups and to go boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area.
25-05-4
64
Aug 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle missing in unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door does not have self-closing device.
35B-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Take Away Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Take Away Buffet on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Take Away Buffet compare to other restaurants in Fleming Island?
Take Away Buffet most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fleming Island average of 76.
Has Take Away Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Take Away Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Take Away 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 Take Away Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Take Away Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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