BUFALUCCA

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner on top of two boxes of oil in the kitchen, owner moved the chemical. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a basket and bowl in the hand wash sink next to reach in freezer in the kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense towels in the women's bathroom.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in the bar area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some vents and tiles soiled in throughout the back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employees cell phone in the food preparation area and an employees purse in the dry storage area in the kitchen, owner moved both items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelve with water in between and not air drying properly, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler in the kitchen by the back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the bar area.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil torn on the shelf next to the fryer in the kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles and vents were soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler torn in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty plates then clean equipment without washed their hands. Server removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (55F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a preparation table in the kitchen. Owner removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be sanitized and. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of both ice machines in the bar area soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in the cook line and preparation areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shields in the cook line area broken and cracked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the cook line area soiled.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was educated and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Apple for small flying insects on bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary strips, operator obtained. Corrected On-Site

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. Two employees did not have agreement signed- operator had signed on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink.

Basic - Garbage on ground around door, consisting of soiled boxes.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair, at cook line.

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Two handwashing's sinks no trash can, one was by the make table and the other bar area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed slimy sludge water leaking from front of beer cooler onto floor at front counter. Water pooling under table and along wall under equipment. Observed tracks of waitstaff in water and tracked behind bar area. Operator had employee mop and disinfect area where water was pooling and behind bar where tracked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed 6 pieces of boxes from food service and old apron other small trash and old aluminum pans and broken cleaning utensils and other small trash in ditch and around small porch where garbage cans are stored. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

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. Operator given handout via email. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle caps and paper in handsink at front across from 3 bay.sink

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. Operator given handout via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters missing and broken at hood system. Large gaps open to vent system.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator given handout via email. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beer keg cooler with beer pooled in bottom and wine bottles sitting in pooled beer.

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed front handsink across from 3 bay has no trash can located in vicinity.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe at handsink at front counter beside sea urns leaking into bucket on floor.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook working with raw chicken and change gloves to work with ready to eat foods. Manager advised employee who washed hands then put on gloves to return to work. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened package of frozen fruit stored on top of box of raw fish in freezer. Operator removed fruit to another holding unit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles pointed toward and touching clean dish ware at clean dish dry shelves. Manager removed to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at cookline handsink.operator added soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed bar area using 2 sinks to wash dishes with no rinse step. Observed area looks to be a blender station at bar that has been converted to dishwashing of tea and bar glasses. Dishes/ glasses may not be washed at this area and must be washed at back kitchen 3 bay. Operator must Consult plan review on any remodeling of bar area by submitting a remodel plan.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood system with missing filters. Operator stated he has filters on order. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bulk flour container with half lid broken and chipping. Manager discarded lid and added plastic wrap.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage,old food, broken floor mats,and other trash in muddy heap out back door in ditch. Foul garbage odor pervading area. Small flies in area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, flour and sugar bulk container.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, top of reach in freezer soiled.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the triple sink and hand wash sink.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at bar sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site