Fl Golden Buffet, 2680 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FL GOLDEN BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2680 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536
License #: 5603268
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 01/21/2011

Ratings Summary

Based on 3 votes

Overall Rating:
*
1.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*
1.1
Service:
*
1.1
Price:
****
4.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
*
1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
01/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented #10 cans of pineapple. Product not to be used.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked (rice noodles, Fried General Chicken).
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit (sushi rolls, shrimp @ sushi bar, sushi rice).Time As A Public Health Control form provided with instructions.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at the buffet and sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above at the buffet line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walk-in cooler (onions, white radishes). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk-in cooler (tapioca pudding, mandarin oranges). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit (recorded @ 66 F). Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable (bamboo sushi mat).
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage (plastic shopping bags).
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored (napkins). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in Men's bathroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license (expired 6/1/11). Reference #265670722; operator attempted to renew by phone.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented Imitation Crab identified as "Crab" on the buffet line.
12/07/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...soy sauce
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit...Buffet Line...
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area...open bag of rice...
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not on a regular/acceptable basis.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair...back door...
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...hard to reach areas, under/around equip
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box left open... For reporting purposes only.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/10/2008Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 7/14/2008Complaint FullWarning Issued

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3 User Reviews:

K

Added on Jul 28, 2014 12:39 PM
Food:
*
Service:
**
Price:
*****
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
This place was awful. I wouldn't even send my worst enmity there. It was dirty and hotter than th Sahara Desert. The food was obviously old and tasted old. It was dry and chewy. The waiter did a good job at keeping my drink full. That was the only "good" thing about this place. The price was WAY more than it was worth. Just do your stomach a favor and avoid this place. I wish you could give negative stars because this place would get a big negative five.
Would you recommend FL GOLDEN BUFFET to others? No

Lissette P.

Added on Jul 27, 2014 10:12 PM
Visited on Jul 27, 2014 1:00 PM
Food:
*
Service:
*
Price:
****
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
Absolutely one of the worst dining experiences I've had. Upon entering, the place was questionable. Very hot inside and extremely humid near the buffets. Also appeared very dirty and had a strange smell. We were hungry though so we decided to stay. The tabletops were dirty, and the floor was in dire need of some vacuum attention. Everything was covered in a strange filmy ick. No napkins at our table either.

Waitstaff was ok. Definitely not up to par but not rude and our drinks did mostly stay full.

Food was terrible. Sunday afternoon lunch rush should mean good, fresh food on the buffet line right? Not for us. Everything was clearly old- either recooked or sat on the buffet for hours and it wasn't hot. Lukewarm at best. Rice and noodles had a very strange taste- like old oil from fryers. Chicken was tough and very obviously old. Wontons were chewy and weird textured. My spring roll was ok, but too oily. There wasn't very much selection to choose from in terms of not seafood items either, though they did have some scary looking frog legs. The fresh fruit on the fruit buffet was lacking in color. The sushi bar is right in line with the front door and it is prepared in an area that isn't closed off from customers walking by.

The only pleasant part of my experience was upon leaving, when I walked by the window ac unit and felt some cool breeze. We were also grossly overcharged- not in terms of I'm dissatisfied therefore I shouldn't have to pay that much/it wasn't worth that amount but they actually charged us for a few extra people after looking at what my credit card was charged vs what my receipt said. Avoid this place if at all possible.
Would you recommend FL GOLDEN BUFFET to others? No

J.

Added on Jul 15, 2014 9:00 PM
Food:
**
Service:
*
Price:
***
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
Absolutely terrible. We had second thoughts the moment we walked in, but were hungry enough to give it a try. This was on a Tuesday eve. The food on the buffet was clearly getting old (leftover from previous nights?). The place was filthy. A worker with a broom and dustpan walked right by the stuff on the floor, including half-eaten fried shrimp tails on the floor. The soda was flat and had a mystery taste. We love asian buffets, but this was a terrible experience. The waiter barely uttered two words to us and never checked on us (I had to call him over to get the check). They also billed us for the weekend buffet, so I had to have them correct that. All in all, I will never set foot in the place again.
Would you recommend FL GOLDEN BUFFET to others? No
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