BUFFALO STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD INC

Name: BUFFALO STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD INC
Address: 103360 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 79.8

103360 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5428025

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79.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BUFFALO STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD INC in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 17 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like growth on black beans container on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs and cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in reach in cooler at cook line.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on raw burgers container at walk in cooler, employee stated food was segregated to be discarded. Employee discarded during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (68F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line across stove.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at cook line.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at front counter, employee removed during inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not identified at front counter.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at front counter, employee labeled during inspection.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across grill at kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge and utensil stored on hand wash sink across grill. Employee removed during inspection.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in coolers interior across grill at cook line.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on black beans container at front counter. Employee removed during inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some lids containers soiled with food debris at walk in cooler.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Boat walk in cooler/ freezer.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw steak stored on non food grade bags at walk in cooler. Employee removed from bag during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor next to fryer at cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 2 units across grill at cook line.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary +500ppm); employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, mashed potatoes and cooked yucas not dated marked on rack at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours.

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