Homestead, Miami-Dade County

GOODTOWN BUFFET

218 NE 8 ST, Homestead, FL 33030

FoodSeating
Latest violations
21
2 High Priority
Feb 2, 2026
City
Homestead
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 14Total: 21

22-42-4

Detail 24341156

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink quat 0ppm. Manager reset triple sink. Final reading triple sink 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24341149

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw marinated chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per cook for less than 45 minutes. Cook placed product in walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 24341154

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven interior cutting boards at cook line.

27-19-4

Detail 24341148

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed no water at handwash sink in the dining area.

31A-09-4

Detail 24341143

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near walk in cooler blocked with vegetable cutting machine.

16-37-1

Detail 24341140

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.

03F-10-5

Detail 24341144

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes TPHC for raw shrimp, muscles, cut melons, boiled egg, salads. At buffet line. No written procedures. Inspector provided form via email. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 24341155

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen entrance. Observed above preparation sink. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24341141

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

29-18-4

Detail 24341159

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at cook line

12B-07-4

Detail 24341151

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup of coffee store at shelve across cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 24341150

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door screen exits. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24341147

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Observed floor soiled near soda dispenser. Observed floor soiled in storage areas. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24341158

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24341152

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of muscle sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed boxes of corn stored on floor at vegetable walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24341153

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed container at ice cream reach in freezer in dining area.

23-03-4

Detail 24341160

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cooking equipments soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed handwash sink soiled at kitchen entrance. Observed hood filters soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed shelves soiled at cook line. Observed some reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen. Observed exterior of equipments at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24341142

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.

36-02-5

Detail 24341146

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing grout in kitchen. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24341157

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 24341145

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed green, blue, orange wet wiping cloth stored at cook line/ prep tables.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 16Total: 24

01B-13-4

Detail 24099031

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen, touching raw chicken wings: 15 lbs. Operator discarded chicken wings. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed no food stop sale due to being unwholesome. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 24099046

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no tags leftover from previous orders. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 24099028

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

01C-02-4

Detail 24099033

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed no tags saved from previous cases of oysters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 24099043

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand isn't next to mop sink and hand sink outside of walk in cooler blocked by equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 24099045

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't upon kitchen entrance with rag inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed bucket of wiping cloths stored in hand sink. Time Extended

01C-01-4

Detail 24099041

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed bowl of oysters with no tag; operator discarded oysters. Admin Complaint

22-31-4

Detail 24099039

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 24099036

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 24099047

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in flour container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 24099034

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry food racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 24099050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24099030

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 2025-10-08: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24099038

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on wall at entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24099035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door screen exits. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 24099037

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24099042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen in storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24099040

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24099032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed throughout walk in coolers and kitchen; multiple containers of soy sauce and vegetables on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24099048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24099029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24099027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 24099044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler and freezer with no covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 24099049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time Extended

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 9Basic: 21Total: 37

01B-01-4

Detail 24096500

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed rusted can on dry rack; 7 lb Thank You brand vanilla pudding. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24096519

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 3 live flies in kitchen, touching raw chicken wings. Observed 2 live flies near sushi cooler. Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 24096512

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw oysters store above green bell peppers in walk in cooler. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24096493

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above French fries in reach in across oven. Operator moved and fixed on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24096502

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen, touching raw chicken wings: 15 lbs. Operator discarded chicken wings. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24096497

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at triple sink: raw fish (72F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (72F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator began removing items to place on ice or in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24096515

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. Observed buffet items with no time mark. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24096510

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no tags leftover from previous orders. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24096507

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 24096506

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed no tags saved from previous cases of oysters. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24096501

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand isn't next to mop sink and hand sink outside of walk in cooler blocked by equipment. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24096487

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't upon kitchen entrance with rag inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24096490

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no certificates for all employees. Warning

01C-01-4

Detail 24096522

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed bowl of oysters in walk in with no tag. Operator discarded oysters. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24096509

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed 4 hour plan in use but no written instruction. Inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-31-4

Detail 24096511

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 24096508

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed over 100 dead flies on sticky tape; hanging above center prep table. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24096495

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24096504

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used as scoops in flour container. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 24096498

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry food racks. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 24096513

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24096523

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

50-09-4

Detail 24096492

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on wall at entrance. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24096521

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on flour boxes. Observed several phones on prep tables. Operator had items removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24096520

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door screen exits. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24096514

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24096488

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen in storage areas. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24096505

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 24096496

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape above prep table in center of kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24096516

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed throughout walk in coolers and kitchen; multiple containers of soy sauce and vegetables on floor. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24096491

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24096494

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zapper stored above prep tables in center of kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24096517

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24096503

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in both walk in coolers. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24096518

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food in reach in cooler and freezer with no covers. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24096499

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish (72F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (72F - Cold Holding) in standing water. As per operator, less than 2 hours. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 24096489

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen. Warning

Mar 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

35B-01-4

Detail 23630618

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both exit doors at the back.

36-12-4

Detail 23630617

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen.

38-07-4

Detail 23630615

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield above front line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23630616

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the oven.