Buffalo Charlie's
1269 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216219
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw eggs over potatoes in reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator moved eggs.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Deli slicer soiled with debris. Operator cleaned slicer during visit.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Drain line for ice machine and soda gun in hand sink in bar. Operator moved drain line.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Squeeze bottles of ranch and blue cheese not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee eggs stored on top of potatoes. Operator moved eggs
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee not wearing beard guard while preparing food.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on containers in back area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of convention oven soiled with debris.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice bucket not inverted in back area, operator inverted ice bucket.
Fixed on the spot
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.