Plant City Homestyle Buffet
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2024
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Plant City Homestyle Buffet has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 29, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Plant City restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches on wall by preptable in kitchen across from flat top grill. 6 live roaches on wall behind fire extinguisher 8 live roaches under hand sink on cook line by 6 burner range. 1 live in walk in cooler door gasket. 1 live in electrical outlet by mixer 1 live on wall in dish area 3 live in door frame by dish station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: 1 live roach on wall by prep area in kitchen 5 live roaches inside of left oven where 3 live roaches on floor by back door 1 live roach on floor by ice cream cooler in storage. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: 1 live roach by backdoor 1 live roach behind glass in stockroom 1 live roach under ice cream cabinet in kitchen area 2 live roaches on floor in dishroom 1 live roach behind electrical plate on cookline 2 live roaches on wall behind ice machine on serviceline **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: 2 live roaches behind reachin cooler in prep area 1 live roach behind soda boxes All roached have been eradicated, areas wash, rinsed and sanitized. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On cook line by flat top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On cook line by hand sink at first door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door missing gasket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed damaged walk in cooler flooring **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pots of soup and beef on floor in walk in cooler. Also observed pans of raw chicken, raw fish and cooked beef uncovered in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed dame to wall by hand sink and prep table on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
52
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches on wall by preptable in kitchen across from flat top grill. 6 live roaches on wall behind fire extinguisher 8 live roaches under hand sink on cook line by 6 burner range. 1 live in walk in cooler door gasket. 1 live in electrical outlet by mixer 1 live on wall in dish area 3 live in door frame by dish station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On cook line by flat top **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on floor by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door missing gasket **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed damaged walk in cooler flooring **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pots of soup and beef on floor in walk in cooler. Also observed pans of raw chicken, raw fish and cooked beef uncovered in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed dame to wall by hand sink and prep table on cook line **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wooden pegboard attached to wall with hand sink mounted to it, allowing for breeding of vermin **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On cook line by hand sink at first door **Warning**
36-03-4
47
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 65 live roaches under oven and in between ovens on cook line. Observed 18 live roaches inside of oven on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: 1 live roach under-hot buffet 1 live roach on buffet 2 live roaches in outlet by ice machine 4 live roaches indoor frame of walk in cooler 1 live roach on shelving in dish pit **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 1 live roach on walk in cooler door 1 liveroach on fire extinguisher 6 live roaches in duct tape by kitchen door 1 live roach under shelf by three compartment sink 3 live roaches in door frame to dish room **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 1 live roach in door going to dish room 2 live roaches in dish room Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: 1 live roach on wall by dipperwell on buffet Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized are **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in unused ice machine. Observed 15 dead roaches inside of ovens on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: 3 dead roaches on floor by server station 1 dead roach in steam well water 40 dead roaches in buffet lines 10 dead roaches on floor in kitchen 10 dead roaches on piping 5 dead roaches in dish area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 2 dead roaches in steam well water 9 dead roaches on floor by dessertbuffet 2 dead roaches on floor in kitchen 1 dead roach by hand sink in kitchen 10 dead roaches in dish area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 2 dead roaches on ground 3 dead roaches on cook line. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: 1 dead roach on floor by dish area 1 dead roach on floor by ice machine Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar in server-station not labeled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish room
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
May 30, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables,meats
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.purse on flour containers
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
43
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.several places in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline near handsink on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walkin in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under handsink on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bakery area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plant City Homestyle Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plant City Homestyle Buffet on file is from Apr 29, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plant City Homestyle Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Plant City Homestyle Buffet.
How does Plant City Homestyle Buffet compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Plant City Homestyle Buffet most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Plant City Homestyle Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Plant City Homestyle Buffet have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Plant City Homestyle Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Plant City Homestyle Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plant City Homestyle Buffet is inspected around five times per year on average.
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