Key Largo, Monroe County

BUFFALO STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD INC

103360 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo, FL 33037

FoodSeating
Latest violations
23
5 High Priority
Aug 26, 2025
City
Key Largo
County
Monroe
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 23

01B-07-4

Detail 23987171

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on raw burgers container at walk in cooler, employee stated food was segregated to be discarded. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 23987168

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw steak stored on non food grade bags at walk in cooler. Employee removed from bag during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 23987176

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary +500ppm); employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23987169

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (68F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23987158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (68F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23987163

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some lids containers soiled with food debris at walk in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 23987167

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge and utensil stored on hand wash sink across grill. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23987177

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, mashed potatoes and cooked yucas not dated marked on rack at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours.

41-17-4

Detail 23987159

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at front counter, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23987166

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.

23-24-4

Detail 23987172

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on 2 units across grill at cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 23987156

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line across stove.

12B-07-4

Detail 23987173

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at front counter, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 23987161

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Boat walk in cooler/ freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 23987178

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor next to fryer at cook line.

10-01-5

Detail 23987160

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on black beans container at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23987170

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across grill at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23987162

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 2 units across grill at cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 23987175

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in coolers interior across grill at cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 23987164

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler interior/ freezer.

14-17-4

Detail 23987157

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 23987174

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 23987165

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not identified at front counter.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 23499348

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (78F - Hot Holding) on steamer, as per employee approximately 1 hour, employee proceeded to reheat black beans.

31B-02-4

Detail 23499352

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to3 compartment sink. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23499353

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yuca container on walk in cooler not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23499351

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23499349

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on HWS next to 3 compartment sink and at the cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 23499350

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mashed potatoes container not covered on reach in cooler at cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 23499347

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink, employee turned on cold water faucet. Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 23050048

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish fillets stored above unwashed vegetables on shelves at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23050045

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans,chickpeas,rice and lobster bisque not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours, inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23050052

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.

23-24-4

Detail 23050043

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in unit at grill area, also on walk in cooler/freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 23050051

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23050046

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

31B-04-4

Detail 23050047

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both HWS.

22-16-4

Detail 23050044

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

29-11-4

Detail 23050049

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on HWS next to 3 compartment sink.

21-09-4

Detail 23050050

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at grill station.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 22783210

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (112F - Hot Holding); in warmer at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours.cooked rice (169F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22783208

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to grill. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22783215

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked , as per employee from previous day, inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22783211

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms.

36-01-4

Detail 22783213

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryers at kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 22783214

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to grill.

22-16-4

Detail 22783212

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area.

21-09-4

Detail 22783209

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 15Total: 21

08A-20-5

Detail 22410196

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork inside walk in cooler, Manager stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22410193

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. Provided form during inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 22410178

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, also next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22410181

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. Observed forms but not completed.

31B-03-4

Detail 22410187

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, also next to 3 compartment sink. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22410180

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name, next to 3 compartment sink.

32-04-4

Detail 22410179

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.

50-09-4

Detail 22410192

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 22410190

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on shelves above preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22410186

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door next to 3 compartment sink.

36-01-4

Detail 22410176

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor at walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22410185

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food cases stored on floor inside walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 22410184

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located in kitchen area under warmer.

51-18-6

Detail 22410189

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 22410195

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen area, also next to 3 compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 22410183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit in kitchen area near walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 22410188

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in coolers at kitchen area.

14-17-4

Detail 22410194

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-11-4

Detail 22410177

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from 3 compartment sink.

21-09-4

Detail 22410191

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22410182

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified under steamer at kitchen area.

Mar 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21885894

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen and dishwashing area no soap or paper towel The kitchen hand wash sink of the kitchen has no hand wash sign.

36-37-5

Detail 21885895

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Operator will change the ceiling tiles for smooth one in all the kitchen and preparation area.

36-17-5

Detail 21885896

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

14-73-4

Detail 21885893

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.