First Choice Buffet in Niceville
Last inspected:
4585 E Hwy 20 Ste 150, Niceville, FL 32578First Choice Buffet in Niceville operates as a permanent food service establishment with 112 seats under Risk Level 2 licensing. The facility has 30 inspections on record since January 2022, documenting 136 total violations and incurring $600 in disciplinary fines across 2 actions. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Violations have averaged 4.5 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection.
Hand washing and food contact surface violations are recurring findings, cited across multiple inspections including the most recent routine inspection on January 30, 2026. The July 2024 complaint inspections documented the most serious violations, including employee health reporting failures and chemical storage violations. A July 17, 2024 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after finding 7 violations including 5 high-priority citations. Two subsequent complaint inspections in March and July 2024 resulted in Call Back - Complied dispositions, indicating corrections were made to prior violations. The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
First Choice Buffet in Niceville: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
First Choice Buffet in Niceville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023042512 | $400.00 | Jul 11, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 6--2015026747 | $200.00 | May 22, 2015 | Tampa |
First Choice Buffet in Niceville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
First Choice Buffet in Niceville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was First Choice Buffet in Niceville last inspected?
- First Choice Buffet in Niceville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at First Choice Buffet in Niceville?
- The most frequently cited violations at First Choice Buffet in Niceville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has First Choice Buffet in Niceville had?
- First Choice Buffet in Niceville has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of First Choice Buffet in Niceville find?
- First Choice Buffet in Niceville was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has First Choice Buffet in Niceville ever been shut down?
- No, First Choice Buffet in Niceville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has First Choice Buffet in Niceville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, First Choice Buffet in Niceville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has First Choice Buffet in Niceville been fined?
- First Choice Buffet in Niceville has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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