UPTOWN BUFFET

Name: UPTOWN BUFFET
Address: 8275 WEST FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL, 33144, US
Rating: 43.3

8275 WEST FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL 33144

License #2327724

43.3 Grade F / 100

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UPTOWN BUFFET in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 65 total violations — 15 critical, 10 major, 40 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 7, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-74-7] Observed cooler not in use; operator called technician.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge store in hand isnt next to ice machine. Operator removed during inspection.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen due to broken/ missing tiles.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door next to cook line.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at multiple coolers across cook line.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and multiple reach in freezers.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at sushi counter.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen and walk in cooler.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above broccoli and corn. Operator corrected order during inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge store in hand isnt next to ice machine. Operator removed during inspection.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at sushi counter.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on dry dish rack; spray and drain cleaner. Operator removed during inspection.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door next to cook line.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi rolls and cold bar on time with no mark. As per operator, less than the 4 hours.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler next to ice bin with ambient temp of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours:swai (50F - Cold Holding). Operator threw out fish.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler next to ice bin with ambient temp of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours:swai (50F - Cold Holding).
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at multiple coolers across cook line.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of United Friendship peaches; 10 lb 6 oz. Operator segregated can.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line: fried fish (107F - Hot Holding); honey chicken (104F - Hot Holding); pork (117F - Hot Holding); spring roll (133F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator removed double trays to be in full contact with hot water.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to ice bin with ambient temp of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours:swai (50F - Cold Holding).
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and multiple reach in freezers.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen due to broken/ missing tiles.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi cooler window broken.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen and walk in cooler.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cans of sauce reused for sugar.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand isnt next to kitchen entrance on buffet side.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at kitchen entrance next to buffet. Operator removed during inspection.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag stored on top of chest freezer. Operator removed bag.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen door next to cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy under cook line.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to multiple tiles.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at sink next to ice machine. Inspector provided via email.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of dust ice bin. Operator removed during inspection.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observe d8n kitchen area, due to disrepair tiles.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers in establishment.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at multiple coolers across cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnets soiled. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are held.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler with ambient temp of 52F. The following tcs foods stored inside: raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); cheese pizza (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, for less than 4 hours.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple freezers.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn cream stored above oil on dry rack. Observed bottle of pills on same rack. Operator removed during inspection.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside of rice container.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee was hands with water but no soap. Inspector coached employee on using soap, employee rewashed.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi bar with no time mark; employee wrote time as inspector began inspection. As per operator, less than 2 hours.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles with chemical stored above dry dishes. Operator removed chemicals during inspection.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs no in use under prep table across cook line at 45F +. Operator placed in cooler for rapid chill.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over tomato and cooked shrimp in reach in cooler across cook line. Operator moved during inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed with no label on dry dish rack.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler with ambient temp of 52F. The following tcs foods stored inside: raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); cheese pizza (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, for less than 4 hours.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag used for food storage in chest freezer.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish tacks.

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