Ocean Buffet
3109 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 · Permanent Food Service · License 5816512
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 complaint inspection4 high priority (2 fixed by the Aug 3 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 8 intermediate (4 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 24 basic (3 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most-46
- Safety score54
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken and cooked rice on speed rack at cook line
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
- First visitJul 31, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
36 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Cooked shrimp in top part of cooler in unit over night per manager at 69f. Cut cabbage in top of cooler at 69f over night
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Cut raw chicken over cooked snow crab legs Raw shrimp over cooked crawfish boil items in cooler
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm Chlorine , manager set up correctly
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate8
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener
Fixed on the spot
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
All hand sinks in kitchen and all buffet areas being used for other purposes. Rinsing out clothes, washing knives, filling containers, dumping liquids.
Repeat violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand sink sushi bar
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Hand sink sushi bar
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At beginning of inspection. Manager had left to go to store.
Fixed on the spot
Basic24
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Flour and sugar containers in dry storage
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Frozen bags of clams and dumplings on floor Bottles of oil on floor at cook line
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Knives at cook line in between cooler and table
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs handing on wok at cook line
Repeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Employee at cook line chewing gum
Fixed on the spot
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Cook
Fixed on the spot
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Food preparation staff has bracelets on
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup up at ice cream chest freezer at buffet has ice buildup up
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet clothes under all cutting boards
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Chlorine sanitizing bucket at server station by front door at 0ppm chlorine
Fixed on the spot
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Bucket on floor in server area
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters and suppression system
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet nesting of drinks cup, metal pans, plastic containers
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Cooler at cook line
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At hand sink to by entrance to kitchen
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
8 ribbon tape fly traps through out kitchen area 2 ribbon tape fly traps in dry storage room Each trap has 10 or more dead flies on tapes. Total 100 dead flies All traps removed and discarded
Fixed on the spot
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Facility keeping door and screen door open on kitchen exit doors, during hours of operation. Placing a mesh screen at top of door frame and hanging but not seal around and flapping. Allowing insects into facility , proof of all dead flies in traps
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall has black debris at dish machine
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling tiles missing in ware wash areas and over ice machine. Manager states kitchen is too hot, move tiles for ventilation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Debris and food on floor under fryers and woks Debris build up under ice machine
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.
Employees open gallon of milk, cream and protein drink not separate from food for customers in cooler at cook line
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.