Browns Country Buffet in Alachua

Last inspected:

14423 Nw Us Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
Overview

Browns Country Buffet in Alachua has accumulated 291 violations across 32 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection—more than 75% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received administrative complaints recommending formal enforcement in at least four separate inspections. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including toxic substance control (cited in at least 4 inspections), chemical storage (4 inspections), shell stock requirements (2 inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (2 inspections). Fire safety violations were documented on August 8, 2025 (marked exit blocked) and March 25, 2024 (scorch marks around electrical outlet). A major violation sweep on December 9, 2025 identified 45 violations including 6 high-priority findings across allergen awareness, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, chemical storage, and toxic substance control; administrative complaint was recommended. Follow-up inspections on December 10, 2025 and February 27, 2026 each cited 6 intermediate violations with extensions granted pending compliance. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 resulted in "Call Back - Extension given, pending."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
291Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Browns Country Buffet in Alachua: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 8.8 violations / inspection 8.8 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Browns Country Buffet in Alachua: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in special occassion area blocked with rack.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed the scorch marks on the electric outlet over the dish wash machine are still there. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Browns Country Buffet in Alachua: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 8 inspections71 violations · 45 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 24 violations (16 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Browns Country Buffet in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Browns Country Buffet in Alachua last inspected?
Browns Country Buffet in Alachua was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Browns Country Buffet in Alachua?
The most frequently cited violations at Browns Country Buffet in Alachua are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Browns Country Buffet in Alachua had?
Browns Country Buffet in Alachua has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Browns Country Buffet in Alachua find?
Browns Country Buffet in Alachua was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Browns Country Buffet in Alachua ever been shut down?
No, Browns Country Buffet in Alachua has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Browns Country Buffet in Alachua had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Browns Country Buffet in Alachua has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Browns Country Buffet in Alachua operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Brown's Country Buffet (2024).

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