Buster's Bistro

300 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905128

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 67 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 14, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.High priority · fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up · 23 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 4 complaint inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up), 6 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 17 basic (4 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-33
Safety score67

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Sep42026

Complaint inspection

24 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  More time given
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  -operator states parts have been ordered
  More time givenFixed on the spot
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
24 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 17 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  -hose bibb on rear of building
Intermediate6
- 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.
  -heavy whipped cream stored in small reach-in cooler underneath the register in the bar area
  Repeat violation
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink and buckets -CHLORINE for dishwasher
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  -inside of small reach-in cooler in food pick-up area -ice bin at the end of the bar has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  -handwash sink in bar area blocked by beer buckets, employee removed
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  -handwash sink in bar area, operator restocked
  Fixed on the spot
Basic17
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  -walk-in cooler equipment continuously dripping
  Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  -inside small reach-in cooler underneath the register in the bar area
  Repeat violation
  Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  -raw beef container lid corner is broken, operator discarded
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -exterior of fryers and stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelf behind sandwich press -exterior of employee locker -bar triple door reach-in cooler door gaskets -bar triple sink soiled -black plastic shelf used for soiled dishes
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  -sleeves of plastic cups stored on the floor underneath ice bin in bar area, employee elevated
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  -triple sink sprayer
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  -inside small reach-in cooler underneath the register in the bar area
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lids.
  Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  -outdoor storage area
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the right side that opens to the outside.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  -throughout the kitchen
  Repeat violation
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  -walk-in cooler -in dining area and leading into the bar area, operator mopped
  Fixed on the spot
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  -hole in wall in storage area -multiple holes in kitchen walls
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  -walls behind equipment in bar area
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  -floor in bar area between dishwasher and reach-in cooler -floor underneath fryers -floor underneath steam table
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  -3 tanks stored outside the back door
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul92026D65Routine inspection14 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitJul 9, 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.
14 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  -sliced cheese 39-52°F, per employee portion of cheese stored above the fill line overnight, employee discarded the portion stored above the fill line
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  -1 live, small flying insect in main kitchen area
  Repeat violation
Intermediate5
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  -cooked corned beef, per operator stored in walk-in cooler since Tuesday, July 7, 2026
  Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  -milk stored in walk-in cooler
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink and buckets -CHLORINE for dishwasher
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  -large white cutting board stored on top of reach-in cooler is stained
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  -handwash sink in bar area used as dump sink, coffee present
Basic7
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  -short reach-in cooler underneath register in bar area, operator installed an air temperature thermometer
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  -short reach-in cooler underneath the register behind the bar
  Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  -multiple container lids cracked in reach-in coolers, employee discarded
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  -two-door stand-up reach-in cooler in kitchen -short reach-in cooler underneath the register behind the bar
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  -throughout the kitchen
- 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.
  -employee cell phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, employee removed
  Fixed on the spot
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.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.