Take Away Buffet

1805 E West Pkwy, Fleming Island, FL 32003 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001472

D
Grade D
Safety score 60 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority, repeat · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 6 basic
    -20
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 15
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score60

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitOct 15, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    9 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Observed in kitchen, 2 standing warmers with chicken broccoli (143°F - Reheating); Chicken Thigh (149°F - Reheating); Meatloaf (125°F - Reheating); lasagna (139°F - Reheating); Chicken bake (140°F - Reheating); cherry pie (135°F - Reheating); green bean casserole (129°F - Reheating); glazed carrots (125°F - Reheating); cabbage bake (131°F - Reheating); items were put in the warmer from the cooler at 7am. Temperatures taken at 10:30. Operator discarded.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.

      Observed in kitchen, 2 standing warmers with chicken broccoli (143°F - Reheating); Chicken Thigh (149°F - Reheating); Meatloaf (125°F - Reheating); lasagna (139°F - Reheating); Chicken bake (140°F - Reheating); cherry pie (135°F - Reheating); green bean casserole (129°F - Reheating); glazed carrots (125°F - Reheating); cabbage bake (131°F - Reheating); items were put in the warmer from the cooler at 7am. Temperatures taken at 10:30. Operator discarded.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

      Observed in walk-in freezer, on back of freezer bottom shelf, commercially processed chicken taken out of commercial package and put in ziplock bags with no date marking.

    Basic6

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Multiple bulk food storage bins with no label for common name on dry storage shelf in back of kitchen.

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Observed two bags of cheese on prep table being thawed at room temperature. Operator removed and placed in reach in cooler.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

      Observed in kitchen, multiple food storage container lids cracked/broken.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Observed on multiple shelves throughout kitchen, utensils, pots and pans covered with food debris, trash debris.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed in kitchen on prep table, employee drink and personal items mixed with customer items. Operator removed customer items from prep table designating that table for employee use.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      Observed wet mop not hung up to dry in mop sink.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food out of temperature1
Food properly thawed1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Employee personal belongings1
Premises and cleaning equipment1