DUFF'S BUFFET

26111 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DUFFS OF CLEARWATER INC · License: SEA6216971

DUFF'S BUFFET in Clearwater, FL has 27 inspections on record with 232 total violations (8.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

27Inspections
232Violations
1Closures

Data current as of January 2, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for DUFF'S BUFFET
DateReasonReopened
Sep 11, 2024 Roach activity 15:10:00

Inspection History (27)

Jan 2, 2025 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
Dec 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Oct 3, 2024 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
Sep 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Apr 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Oct 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 2, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
Feb 1, 2023 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
Dec 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Jun 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 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
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
Mar 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
Dec 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V41 Toilet facilities
Feb 4, 2020 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 21, 2020 — Complaint Full· 13 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Nov 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
Jun 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Nov 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jun 11, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Oct 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

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

How Does This Facility Compare?

DUFF'S BUFFET has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DUFF'S BUFFET had?
DUFF'S BUFFET has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DUFF'S BUFFET ever been shut down?
Yes, DUFF'S BUFFET has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at DUFF'S BUFFET?
The most frequently cited violations at DUFF'S BUFFET are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 2, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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