Buffet City
13235 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613 · Permanent Food Service · License 3701064
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-18
- Administrative complaint on Sep 16Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitSep 16, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Unpackaged frozen chicken stored over unpackaged frozen beef in walk in freezer. Operator corrected all raw storage
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 live flies on sink near back door
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ice dumped in hand wash sink in sushi area
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed snow peas and bean sprouts stored over cut onions in walk in cooler. Operator moved the onions
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Both back exits of kitchen
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.