Ocean Buffet

3109 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 · Permanent Food Service · License 5816512

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Grade F
Safety score 54 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 3, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Aug 3 follow-up · 35 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 31 complaint inspection
    4 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 visits

Complaint inspection

36 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. 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:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What 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

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 31, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    36 violations found:

    • 4 High priority
    • 8 Intermediate
    • 24 Basic
    What 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.

    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.
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.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized4
Handwash sinks and supplies4
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation4
Food protection and cross-contamination3
Wiping cloths and linens3
In-use utensils properly stored2
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry2