BUFFET CITY

Name: BUFFET CITY
Address: 2150 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 30 & 31, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, 33948, US
Rating: 78.9

2150 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 30 & 31, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948

License #1802028

78.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BUFFET CITY in PORT CHARLOTTE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 1 critical, 8 major, 14 minor.

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Inspection History

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[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoops for multiple food items in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[36-34-5] Observed ceiling vents in the dining area with an accumulation of dust in the dining area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signage stating that employees must wash hands at multiple hand sinks in the kitchen.
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the exit in the dining room obstructed by a table and chairs. Observed a marked rear exit in the kitchen obstructed by discarded card board boxes. The operator removed the obstructions.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab meat thawing in standing water. The operator placed the crab meat under cold running water.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bags of unwashed onions stored on the floor of the produce walk in cooler. The operator prop stored the onions.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kanor Liu and Shuanglong Zheng food manager certification expired 1/19/2026 and 1/21/2026 .
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw crab in the protein walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the shrimp and crab.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink at the entrance to the cook line blocked by a trash can and a dish cart. The operator removed the obstructions.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at multiple handwash sinks in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for some of the hand sinks.

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